UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Playa del Carmen, Mexico 
will be up to 11.2, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-04
UV index at 11.2 in Playa del Carmen means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
The UV index in Playa del Carmen is usually high, especially from March to September, often reaching levels between 8 and 11, meaning the sun is very strong during these months.
Playa del Carmen experiences a tropical climate with a hot and humid rainy season from May to October and a warm, drier season from November to April. Temperatures stay warm year-round, rarely dropping below 20°C.
Compared to other parts of Mexico, Playa del Carmen is warmer and more humid because it is on the Caribbean coast. It is sunnier and wetter than inland cities like Mexico City but similar in climate to nearby Cancun and Cozumel.
See the UV index hour by hour for Playa del Carmen, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.