When to go to Caribbean coast: Riviera Maya and Holbox
November - April
This is the dry season, with slightly lower temperatures which still average around 25°C at their coolest. Weather conditions are perfect for the beach, with little rainfall, although in November there is still a chance of hurricanes. The Riviera Maya Jazz Festival on Mamitas beach, Playa del Carmen, takes place annually in late November.
29°C Average max daytime temperature
19°C Average min nighttime temperature
5 days per season rainfall
Moderate humidity
May - October
May constitutes the hottest month, peaking at a sweltering 36°C, with next to no rain. October is the wettest month with an average of five rainy days, though this rainfall comes in quick, heavy bursts which clear up quickly. You can enjoy the beach at any time of year here, although there is a risk of tropical storms between September - November.
31°C Average max daytime temperature
22°C Average min nighttime temperature
11 days per season rainfall
High humidity
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