Cancun vs Playa del Carmen

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cancun edges ahead as the better destination in March. Cancun offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Playa del Carmen sees 4 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Cancun sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Playa del Carmen runs hot at 30°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cancun is the stronger choice in March. Cancun receives 7 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cancun reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Playa del Carmen averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 23°C (73°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Cancun receives approximately 33 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Playa del Carmen sees 140 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Cancun the drier option by 5 rain days and 107 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.