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Water temperature in Playa del Carmen (QR) in December

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Is it warm enough to swim in Playa del Carmen in December? Average water temperature in Playa del Carmen in December is 81.7°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Playa del Carmen in December is 83.7°F, and the coldest is 77.7°F. Average high air temperature in Playa del Carmen in December is 84°F, and average low temperature is 65°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Playa del Carmen

Changes water temperature in Playa del Carmen in December 2024, 2023

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Playa del Carmen for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Playa del Carmen, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of December.

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Day 2024 2023 Min Max
December 183.3°F83.1°F80.1°F83.7°F
December 283.1°F83.7°F81°F83.7°F
December 382.6°F83.7°F80.1°F83.7°F
December 482.4°F83.3°F77.7°F83.3°F
December 582.4°F83.7°F79.3°F83.7°F
December 682.2°F83.5°F78.8°F83.5°F
December 781.9°F83.5°F78.6°F83.5°F
December 882.4°F83.1°F78.8°F83.3°F
December 982°F82.9°F79.5°F83.5°F
December 1082.2°F82.9°F79.7°F83.3°F
December 1182.2°F82.8°F79.5°F83.1°F
December 1282°F82.6°F79.3°F83.1°F
December 1381.7°F82.4°F79.5°F83.3°F
December 1481.7°F83.1°F79.3°F83.1°F
December 1581.5°F82.8°F79.5°F83.1°F
Day 2024 2023 Min Max
December 1681.7°F82.8°F79.3°F83.1°F
December 1781.1°F82.4°F79.2°F83.1°F
December 1881.5°F82.4°F79.2°F82.8°F
December 1981.9°F82.2°F79.3°F82.8°F
December 2081.1°F82.2°F79.7°F82.8°F
December 2181.5°F81.9°F79.5°F82.6°F
December 2281.1°F82°F80.1°F82.6°F
December 2381.3°F81.7°F79.3°F82.8°F
December 2480.8°F81.5°F79.3°F82.4°F
December 2580.8°F81.7°F79.3°F82.6°F
December 2680.6°F82°F79.3°F82.8°F
December 2780.4°F82.2°F79.5°F82.6°F
December 2880.8°F82°F79.5°F82.6°F
December 2980.8°F81.9°F79.2°F82.4°F
December 3081.1°F81.7°F79.3°F82.6°F
December 3181.1°F81.7°F79°F82.6°F
Playa del Carmen water temp chart in December

Average water temperature in Playa del Carmen in December over a decade

20152016201720182019
82.6°F82.2°F81.5°F81.5°F82.8°F
20202021202220232024
81.5°F82.2°F82.6°F82.6°F81.7°F

Playa del Carmen sea state in December

Chart comparing the height of waves in Playa del Carmen in December over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Playa del Carmen in December

Weather and climate in Playa del Carmen in December

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Playa del Carmen in December based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature84°F
  • Average LOW temperature65°F
  • Average rainfall days7 days
  • Average rainfall74mm/2.9''
  • Average daylight11h
  • Average sunshine6h
  • Average UV index7

Playa del Carmen water temperature during other months:

You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below

Where is the warm sea water in December?

Want to know where the water temperature in December is good for swimming? Select the continent of interest, the day of the month and the required water temperature

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in December. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Mayakoba at Playa del Carmen81.5°F77.7°F83.7°F
Playacar81.7°F77.7°F83.8°F
Punta Maroma81.5°F77.7°F83.5°F
Paamul81.7°F77.7°F83.8°F
Puerto Aventuras81.7°F77.7°F83.8°F
Puerto Morelos81.5°F77.5°F83.7°F
Playa San Francisco81.7°F77.9°F84°F
Xpu Ha81.7°F77.7°F83.8°F
Akumal81.7°F77.7°F83.8°F
Tulum81.5°F77.7°F83.7°F

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