Best time to go to Riviera Maya Average weather of Riviera Maya, Mexico

Get the most favorable time to visit Riviera Maya in Mexico from average climate conditions on this page.

When is the best time to go to Riviera Maya?

When is the best time to go to Riviera Maya? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Riviera Maya are January, February, March, April, May, July, November and December
On average, the warmest months are April, May, June, July, August, September and October
The rainiest months are June, September and October
The best months for swimming are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December

Annual weather in Riviera Maya

For full information about the climate and weather in Riviera Maya a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month			Our opinion	View Details
January	74°F/81°F	4.8in	good weather	Riviera Maya in january
February	74°F/81°F	2.5in	good weather	Riviera Maya in february
March	76°F/83°F	2.3in	perfect weather	Riviera Maya in march
April	77°F/85°F	3.6in	good weather	Riviera Maya in april
May	81°F/86°F	7.2in	good weather	Riviera Maya in may
June	81°F/88°F	14.3in	tolerable weather	Riviera Maya in june
July	81°F/88°F	7in	good weather	Riviera Maya in july
August	83°F/90°F	9.8in	tolerable weather	Riviera Maya in august
September	81°F/88°F	11.6in	tolerable weather	Riviera Maya in september
October	79°F/86°F	13.1in	tolerable weather	Riviera Maya in october
November	76°F/83°F	7.4in	good weather	Riviera Maya in november
December	76°F/83°F	4.6in	good weather	Riviera Maya in december

Weather and climate in Riviera Maya

Renowned tourist seaside resort, the Riviera Maya will not be a disappoint to any stay. Heat and sun are on the program throughout the entire year. Like the seaside resorts on the Yucatan Peninsula, the Mayan Riviera is subject to a tropical climate with two distinct seasons. If one desires to avoid the heavy rain, favor the season from November to May. If one only has the school holidays to benefit from, than they are still entitled to the sun and heat. It will however be necessary to take into account the showers if programming outdoor activities. This will avoid possible disappointment and allow to make the most of any vacation.

Dry Season in the Riviera Maya

Regardless of the destination, be it Tulum, Playa del Carmen or other equally magnificent localities, one will be amazed by the perfection of the climatic conditions. The sun floods the beaches with its superb light and the heat is comfortable both day and night. Even if a few showers are not to be completely ignored since humidity is characteristic of the Riviera Maya climate, they will not disrupt planned activities.

There is no time to get bored with the plethora of activities in this touristic area. The sea, deliciously warm with a temperature varying between 26° C and 28° C is irresistible for swimming.

Wet Season in the Mayan Riviera

Due to the geographical position of the Cozumel island, the Mayan Riviera is less exposed to the wind blowing in from the Caribbean Sea - especially in comparison to Cancún. However, the weather in the Mayan Riviera during the wet season is less efficient. From June to October, expect about fifteen days of rainy weather. As the showers occur intermittently, it is still possible to benefit from the opportunity to schedule activities. Since the heat at this time of the year is at its peak, the beaches are crowded - especially as the sea is wondrously warm.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Riviera Maya

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Riviera Maya: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Riviera Maya

Find out when Riviera Maya has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Riviera Maya

Very low season in Riviera Maya
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June, September and October.
Low season in Riviera Maya
The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, July, August and November.
High season in Riviera Maya
The number of visitors to Riviera Maya is high in: February and April.
Peak season in Riviera Maya
The largest number of tourists visiting Riviera Maya is during: January and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Riviera Maya month by month

Best time for low prices in Riviera Maya

Average prices of hotels in Riviera Maya month by month

Generally, September is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Riviera Maya. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.