Playa del Carmen vs Cancun

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

Playa del Carmen sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. Cancun is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in April. Playa del Carmen receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Playa del Carmen reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Cancun averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 24°C (75°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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

Playa del Carmen receives approximately 39 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during April. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Cancun sees 38 mm over 7 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.