{"id":26374,"date":"2022-10-22T03:30:04","date_gmt":"2022-10-22T03:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/what-to-do-in-january-in-playa-del-carmen-mexico\/"},"modified":"2022-10-22T03:30:07","modified_gmt":"2022-10-22T03:30:07","slug":"what-to-do-in-january-in-playa-del-carmen-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/what-to-do-in-january-in-playa-del-carmen-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in January in Playa del Carmen, Mexico - 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Playa del Carmen is a fun beach town on Mexico\u2019s Yucatan Peninsula, part of the classic Riviera Maya route down the coast.<\/p>

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By Haakon S. Krohn - CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Before we have a look at what you can do in Playa del Carmen, let's first look at the weather you can expect in January.

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January weather in Playa del Carmen Mexico<\/h2>To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in January in Playa del Carmen Mexico, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if January is comfortable or humid

Generally, January in Playa del Carmen Mexico will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 78\u00b0F \/ 26\u00b0C. But due to the moderate humidity it can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. During the night, it will cool down to around 69\u00b0F \/ 21\u00b0C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the high humidity level.

Playa del Carmen Mexico has rainy days in January. You can expect around 10 rainy days, with on average 1 inches \/ 25 mm of rain during the whole month.

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The forecast for January 2025 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.<\/div><\/p>

Things to see and do in Playa del Carmen<\/h2>

Playa del Carmen has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.<\/p>

Xpu-Ha<\/div>
Beach<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Xpu-Ha is a beach perfect for kitesurfing, kayaking, and swimming.<\/div><\/div>
DJ Fest At Mamitas<\/div>
Event\/Festival<\/span>Jan<\/span><\/span><\/div>
DJ Fest At Mamitas is a music festival held each year at Mamitas Beach Club with many famous and talented national and international DJs performing live on the stage.<\/div>
Get details here.<\/a><\/div><\/div>
Playacar<\/div>
Beach<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Playacar is a beach ideal for sunbathing, sandcastle building, shell collection, and diving.<\/div><\/div>
Kool Beach<\/div>
Beach<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Kool Beach offers day beds for some tanning sessions and food during day hours.<\/div><\/div>
The Mesoamerican Reef System<\/div>
Nature\/Wild Life<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
The Mesoamerican Reef System is more than six hundred miles long, stretching from Isla Contoy, near the Yucatan Peninsula, to Honduras. It is among the biggest reef systems on the planet.<\/div><\/div>
Dia de Los Santos Reyes<\/div>
Event\/Festival<\/span>Jan<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Dia de Los Santos Reyes is when some Mexicans exchange their Christmas presents. A special bread called Rosca, similar to fruitcake, is eaten. There are hidden plastic babies inside the bread; whoever gets it in their slice has to offer tamales on the second of February.<\/div><\/div>
Arena Festival<\/div>
Event\/Festival<\/span>Jan, Feb<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Arena Festival is a five-day long music and dance event.<\/div><\/div>
New Year's Day (A\u00f1o Nuevo)<\/div>
Event\/Festival<\/span>Jan<\/span><\/span><\/div>
New Year's Day (A\u00f1o Nuevo) starts with Mexicans staying up all night and visiting the beach to watch the sunrise into the new year. The country comes alive afternoon on New Year's Day after being up all night.<\/div>
Check details here.<\/a><\/div><\/div>
La Quinta Avenida<\/div>
City<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
La Quinta Avenida has many shopping malls, restaurants, and cafes providing one-stop refreshment and a break from the sun, sea, and sand to the tourists.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>

Shopping in Playa del Carmen<\/h2>

If you can, it is better to pay in pesos. You will get a better rate of exchange.
\r\nShopping on 5th Avenue starts around 10:00am but the best time is after 7:00pm when it is cooler and everything is open.
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  • Calle Corazon Shopping Plaza<\/li>
  • Shopping at Paseo Del Carmen<\/li>
  • Shopping at Plaza Playacar<\/li>
  • Centro Maya Mall<\/li>
  • Quinta Alegria Shopping Mall<\/li>
  • Plaza Las Americas Mall<\/li><\/ul><\/p>

    Activities in Playa del Carmen<\/h2>Visiting ancient Mayan ruins
    Snorkeling
    A ride in a Colectivo (group taxi)
    Mayakoba Golf Classic (November)<\/div>
    Join thousands of golf lovers at one of the most spectacular golf courses in the world.<\/div>
    Mexican Taco tour<\/div>
    special restaurants to get authentic tacos are El Fogon and Don Sirloin<\/div>
    Festival of life and death<\/div>
    takes place usually between October\/November. This intriguing festival is to celebrate the time-honored tradition; Day of the Dead for people of Mexican heritage. As a spectator, you get to see vibrant cultural plays and dances. It normally takes place at Xcaret Park.<\/div>
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    Restaurants in Playa del Carmen<\/h2>

    You can get some of the best tacos in the world for about $1.00 (approx. \u20ac0.93, \u00a30.79, $1.37 CAD, $1.53 AUD)<\/span> each. For just $5 (approx. \u20ac4, \u00a33, $6 CAD, $7 AUD)<\/span> or so, you can enjoy a lunch deal with a soup, main course, drink, and dessert. Even a nice dinner in a fancy restaurant can be had for under $50.00 (approx. \u20ac46, \u00a339, $68 CAD, $76 AUD)<\/span>.
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    • Porfirio\u2019s<\/li>
    • La Perla Pixan<\/li>
    • Zenzi<\/li><\/ul><\/p>

      More things to see in Playa del Carmen<\/h2>
      Golf clubs<\/div>
      Golf lovers would definitely be drawn to the city's most popular golf clubs like the Hard Rock Golf club, the Iberostar Golf Club Playa Paraiso, the Grand Coral Golf Riviera Maya, and El Camele\u00f3n Mayakoba Golf Club.<\/div>
      The Beaches<\/div>
      Playa del Carmen occupies a stretch of pristine white sand and a bevy of alluring beaches. Snowbirds can enjoy a nice relaxed time at the Playa Maroma Beach, Xpu-Ha, Playa Manitas, Los Pinos, Xcacal beach amongst others.<\/div>
      Nature and Parks<\/div>
      Some of the best places for nature and parks in Playa del Carmen are Rio Secreto (an underground river and collection of caves), Riviera Maya, and Cenote Choak Tun.<\/div>
      Walking routes<\/div>
      The La Quinta (5th street) is definitely a place snowbirds want to pass through. It is a vibrant pedestrian street with hundreds of shops and vendors.<\/div>
      Clubs<\/div>
      Snowbirds looking can satisfy their party craving at the Coco Bongo club, the Coratime Daylight Club.<\/div>
      Art Gallery<\/div>
      Xamen Ha ruins, Arqueologica Playa del Carmen, Quinta Avenida.<\/div>
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