Weather is our number one question that we receive in e-mails: "what is the weather like in....?", "What are the water temperature of the oceans and pools (yes, pools)when we are visiting in....?" ( water temperatures vary in the ocean from about 80 degrees Fahrenheit to about 83 degrees Fahrenheit, and the cenotes stay fairly constant at around 78 degrees Fahrenheit year round), "Will it rain while we are there?" and so on. Generally, we live in the tropics, so our weather is warm and beautiful year round, but there is a rainy season here! When I say "rainy season" that is kind of a loose term because even during our rainy months it is still sunny and hot! when it rains here it usually comes in short bursts, and the sun comes out shortly after. Of course we do have the occasional few days of continuous rain, but that is pretty rare. Look below for a breakdown of the months and weather here in Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya.

* February to May
-February, March, April, and May are beautiful in The Riviera Maya. The Caribbean Sea is calm and clear and as summer approaches the water temperatures gradually rise. With warmer waters by May this is usually the time that the jelly fish, or "agua mala" come to our shores. So May is a perfect time of year to go cenote hunting! Nights can still be cool, but a sweater is rarely needed.

*June to August
-During the summer months Playa del Carmen and The Rivera Maya are hot, hot, hot! The humidity rises so afternoons are steamy and hot. We highly recommend you stay close to a water source. The Caribbean is so warm you can float the day away, and the cenotes stay at an even 78 degrees (25.5C) which is always refreshing. There is some rainfall in the afternoon and evenings, but it never lasts very long. The nights do not get much cooler so for a truly good night sleep air-conditioning and a good fan are highly recommended.

* September and October
-September and October are considered the height of the hurricane and tropical storm season. We also can get a fair amount of rain during these months, however it doesn't rain everyday. It is still hot and humid with days and evenings registering similar temperatures.

* November to January
-These are the coolest months in Playa del Carmen and the surrounding areas, which means it is warm and sunny during the day and cool and breezy in the evenings. Rain is very rare during this time of year, but evenings can bring temps in the high 60's (15.5C) so a sweater is recommended.