Playa del Carmen vs Cancun

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cancun edges ahead as the better destination in June. Cancun offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 19 rain days, while Playa del Carmen sees 11 sunshine hours and 20 rain days.

Playa del Carmen can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Cancun runs hot at 29°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cancun is the stronger choice in June.

Playa del Carmen reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 26°C (79°F) at night during June. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Cancun averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 26°C (79°F) for the low, with a daily range of 3°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 June.

Playa del Carmen receives approximately 182 mm of rainfall across 20 rain days during June. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Cancun sees 167 mm over 19 rain days. That makes Cancun the drier option by 1 rain day and 15 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.