Playa del Carmen in March
March is warm, sunny and dry: highs of 84 to 87°F (29 to 31°C), a 15% chance of a wet day and a 80°F (27°C) sea. In 2027 Holy Week starts on March 21, one of the busiest weeks of the year.
March at a glance
| Temperature | 84 to 87°F (29 to 31°C) by day, 65 to 67°F (18 to 19°C) at night |
|---|---|
| Sea temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| Rain | 1.3 in per sliding 31-day period, 15% chance of a wet day |
| Humidity | Muggy on 65% to 79% of days (dew point measure) |
| Sargassum (typical) | Usually light, with the chance rising toward spring. |
| Hurricane season | Outside the hurricane season. |
| Crowds | High season, and in 2027 Holy Week starts on March 21. Expect some of the busiest weeks of the year. |
| Best for | Warm beach days with little rain, Holy Week traditions and the Chichen Itza equinox. |
Long-term averages, not a forecast. A range spans the month, low to high. Climate: Weather Spark (Cozumel and Cancun airport records plus NASA MERRA-2 data, 1980 to 2016).
Weather
In March, daytime highs are 84 to 87°F (29 to 31°C) and nights are 65 to 67°F (18 to 19°C). Weather Spark's average rainfall is 1.3 in per sliding 31-day period, and the chance of a wet day (at least 0.04 in of rain) is 15%. The sea is 80°F (27°C). On Weather Spark's dew point measure, 65% to 79% of days are muggy.
March is among the driest months in Weather Spark's data: rainfall averages 1.3 in per sliding 31-day period, the lowest of the year, and the chance of a wet day stays at 15%. Heat builds through the month, with highs rising from 84 to 87°F.
Humidity starts to climb. The muggy-day share goes from 65% to 79% over the month.
Sea and beach
Sargassum is usually light in March, with the chance rising toward spring. Treat that as a typical pattern, not a forecast.
It is outside hurricane season. Around March 20 to 21, the spring equinox draws crowds to Chichen Itza, and INAH asks visitors to consider other nearby sites.
What is on in March
- Benito Juarez birthday holiday. The holiday falls on Monday, March 15, 2027, so the long weekend is March 13 to 15. (date published)
- Semana Santa and Pascua. Holy Week runs March 21 to 28, 2027 (Easter Sunday is March 28). Mexican schools are on break from March 22 to April 2, 2027, so the Pascua week after Easter is busy too. (date published)
- Spring equinox at Chichen Itza. Around March 20 to 21, when the light-and-shadow effect on the Temple of Kukulcan draws big crowds. INAH ran a special operation on March 20 to 22 in 2026 and asked visitors to consider other nearby sites. (usually this time of year)
Crowds and rates
March is high season, and in 2027 Holy Week starts inside it. Plan and book early for the weeks around Easter, and expect crowds on the beach and on 5th Avenue.
What to pack
Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen, swimwear, sunglasses and a light layer for breezy evenings.
Plan March
Dry weather is good for day trips. Go early to the busy sites. A few places to start.
Questions
What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen in March?
Warm, sunny and dry. Highs are 84 to 87°F (29 to 31°C), lows are 65 to 67°F (18 to 19°C), and the chance of a wet day is 15% (Weather Spark).
When is Semana Santa in 2027?
Holy Week runs March 21 to 28, 2027, with Easter Sunday on March 28. The SEP school break is March 22 to April 2, 2027.
Is Playa del Carmen crowded in March?
Yes. March is in the high season, and in 2027 Holy Week falls in it. The week after Easter is also busy because the school break runs to April 2.
Is there sargassum in Playa del Carmen in March?
Usually light. November to March is the low season, according to UNAM's sargassum group as reported by El Universal, though the chance rises toward spring.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from the sources below. Climate numbers are long-term averages from one source for all twelve months. Sargassum is described as a typical pattern and is never a forecast.
- Climate: Weather Spark, Playa del Carmen in March: https://weatherspark.com/m/13836/3/Average-Weather-in-March-in-Playa-del-Carmen-Mexico
- Climate averages by month: Weather Spark, Playa del Carmen (year-round page, seasons and data sources): https://weatherspark.com/y/13836/Average-Weather-in-Playa-del-Carmen-Mexico-Year-Round
- El Universal, citing UNAM's sargassum group (GIES), on the low months: https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/destinos/en-que-meses-hay-menos-sargazo-en-cancun/
- NOAA National Hurricane Center, hurricane climatology: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/
- Excelsior on the SEP school calendar 2026-2027: https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/calendario-escolar-sep-2026-2027-fechas-vacaciones-puentes
- Ley Federal del Trabajo, article 74 (obligatory rest days): https://www.diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/pdf/LFT.pdf
- List of dates for Easter (Western Easter, 2027): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dates_for_Easter
- Infobae on the INAH spring equinox operation at Chichen Itza, 2026: https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2026/03/12/inah-implementara-operativo-equinoccio-2026-en-chichen-itza-esperan-a-mas-de-30-mil-personas/
Stay a short walk away
Penthouse 315 at Aldea Thai sleeps 10, with a private rooftop pool and ocean views, a 1-minute walk (about 230 ft) from Mamitas Beach.