Were diving deep into what we need to know in regards to hurricane season in mexico. Feb 20, 2018 the riviera maya experiences a number of tourist high seasons. The threat of hurricanes does exist in the mayan riviera, though it is not as risky as it is on the other side of the peninsula. Two cancun youths taken into custody after found with truckloads of weapons, drugs, ammunition.
All about the rainy season in the mayan riviera, including when it is, which months have the heaviest rainfall, which months have the highest risk of tropical storms and hurricanes, and when is. September and october are typically the regions rainiest months, with storms tapering off by midnovember. Summer days and nights tend to offer high temperatures and humidity. Hurricanes and tropical storms can affect weather on the caribbean coast of the yucatan peninsula, the gulf coast, and the pacific coast. Strictly speaking, the season kicks off in june and ends in november. However, if you look at it from a temperature perspective, the region experiences higher temperatures from around march.
Though hurricane season technically begins in june, most storms dont roll through the riviera maya until the autumn months. Generally, weather in the riviera maya is divided into the rainy season and the dry season, which runs from may to october and october to april, respectively. We never know for sure, but here is a general explanation of the weather in cancun and the riviera maya that can help you plan your vacation. The situation is much different during the annual mexican riviera hurricane season. Hurricanes of the riviera maya playa maya news,playa del. These storms can cause flash flooding, dangerous winds, treacherous surf and rip currents, as well as other hazardous conditions. Jul 14, 2015 running from june through november, hurricane season tends to scare tourists away. Hurricanes and tropical storms can affect weather on the caribbean coast of the. The driest months are generally march and april, with rain seen on less than 10 days during each month. The chances of getting hit with a hurricane, even in september, are fairly low. Even though the season officially begins in the middle of may, few major storms or hurricanes start to appear until later in the year.
Struck cozumel as a category 4 storm, then crossed the riviera maya near puerto aventuras, causing widespread damage, some severe, though the area quickly cleaned up and recovered. Running from june through november, hurricane season tends to scare tourists away. This really depends on both the strength of the hurricane. The best time to visit tulum is between november and december.
May 17, 2011 the water must be at least 80 degrees fahrenheit for a hurricane to form, so if this happens before june or after november a hurricane could occur outside of the season. In mexico, tropical and hurricane force storms are most prevalent between july and october the hottest months of the year with september and october usually the most active months. What happens in cancun when a hurricane is predicted. An american tourist was killed in a boating accident near cancun related to the rough water. When is the rainy season in the mayan riviera of mexico. Best times to visit tulum the best time to visit tulum is between november and december. Our hurricane policy makes it easy to decide that unico hotel riviera maya is the right choice for all your vacation needs.
Manzanillo average weather best and worst months to visit. The riviera maya prepares for the 2018 hurricane season. A hurricane can form, but its a huge ocean out there, and its a slim chance to be affected. If you are now living in playa del carmen or anywhere in the riviera maya, you probably already know that the hurricane season is here. Rainy season in the riviera maya lasts from june to october, and hurricane season falls during the same time of year. It never hurts to be prepared, however, in case things get tough. High season begins around december 20, peaks over new years, and continues through easter week semana santa. The government of the mexican state of quintana roo will issue special weather bulletins and warnings in case of a tropical system approach to our coastline.
The days are sunny and hot, while the evenings are balmy and humid. Just 3 months after emily, wilma became the most intense hurricane ever in the atlantic basin. When is the best time to vacation in cancun and riviera maya, calendar of peak travel times. Cancun, as well as weather on mexicos pacific coast, from baja california southwards, and as well climates along mexicos gulf coast.
This massive storm that was expected to hit the area, but then curved away. Playa del carmen weather averages for planning holidays. Riviera maya weather has much in common with cancun and cozumel simply because it lies between those two popular mexican destinations. The best time to visit playa del carmen is between april and may, when there are fewer people along the shore.
Jun 19, 2019 this entry was posted in living in mexico and tagged hurricane in the riviera maya, hurricane playa del carmen, hurricane preparedness, hurricane riviera maya, hurricane season, hurricane tulum by top mexico real estate. Hurricane season in mexico officially lasts from the beginning of june through the end of november, but youre at most risk of encountering a hurricane between august and october. The water must be at least 80 degrees fahrenheit for a hurricane to form, so if this happens before june or after november a hurricane could occur outside of the season. Beginning with puerto morelos in the north and ending with tulum in the south, riviera maya is most famous for its pictureperfect white sandy beaches and yearround idyllic weather.
The city belongs to the popular holiday region riviera maya on the caribbean coast and is an important tourist centre. Hurricane season in riviera maya and how to prepare for itlet. Youre not going to feel the winter chill, lets put it that way. Riviera maya news official cancun, playa del carmen. Riviera maya news official cancun, playa del carmen, daily. Isla mujeres installs 80 security surveillance cameras.
Low season is from the day after easter to middecember, when prices may drop 20% to 50%. June 1st is the official start to the hurricane season and ends on november 30th. Riviera maya, mexico live weather update holiday weather. Playa del carmen is the city with the highest population growth in mexico, as the population has risen from only 200 fishermen in 1970 to over 150,000. You can relax, high temperatures are a constant here. Information on cancun mexico weather, cancun weather forecast, weather in cancun, cancun climate, cancun live webcam, cancun hurricanes, weather links, travel weather and cancun live webcam. Cancun hurricane season best advice for 2020 cancuncare.
For now a week ahead of the 2018 season s official start the hurricane center is already monitoring the eastern gulf of mexico. Acapulco and puerto vallarta average more than 10 inches during most months from july through september. The rainy season is at its peak during september and october. Riviera maya tourism riviera maya hotels riviera maya bed and breakfast riviera maya vacation rentals riviera maya vacation packages flights to riviera maya riviera maya restaurants things to do in riviera maya riviera maya travel forum riviera maya photos riviera maya map riviera maya travel guide all riviera maya hotels. A less attractive feature of summer months in mexico is that hurricane season also makes its appearance. The weather in riviera maya starting in november up to april, which is considered high season here. The manzanillo hurricane season shows the same pattern as most other cruise ports in the mexican riviera. We are providing you with important information that. Riviera maya weather 7 things you should know before you. So, whether youre after a secluded beach in playa del carmen, or want to explore the jungle in riviera maya, you wont be competing with the crowds at these times of year. Tropical weather advisories for cancun and the mayan riviera.
Everything you need to know about hurricane season in. Hurricane season in the riviera maya rainy season in the riviera maya lasts from june to october, and hurricane season falls during the same time of year. Is it safe to travel to mexico during hurricane season. The grand mayan reopened about six months after hurricane odile mexicos hurricane season runs from june 1 to november 30, but the country is at its highest risk of strong storms from august through october. Hurricane season is officially from june to october, with the end of the season seeing the highest chance of hurricane activity. Low season is from the day after easter to middecember, when prices may drop 20% to. June, july, august, september, october sometimes extends into november. Best time to visit playa del carmen climate chart and table. The highest chance of a hurricane occurring is in september and october with a slightly lower chance in august. The cancun area has only been hit by two major hurricanes. The riviera maya experiences a number of tourist high seasons. Aug 30, 2019 hurricanes can arrive in mexico anytime from late spring to late autumn, although most years, hurricaneforce storms will usually appear later in the summer or early autumn. Everything you need to know about the riviera maya.
Manzanillo also gets hit hard, especially in september. The cancun hurricane season is the same as the atlantic season. Hurricane season in the riviera maya top mexico real estate. Hi does anyone know how to hotels have recovered since the hurricanes. An aboveaverage hurricane season is expected for 2018. This is a popular vacation time for mexican families in mexico to visit the coast. Mexico climate weather hurricane hurricanes rain rainy season. Scroll right to see more conditions comfort precipitation sun. As people across three states within the us and several islands in the atlantic work to regain some sense of balance and normalcy in the aftermath of hurricane irma, many of our guests and visitors have begun to wonder what hurricane season in mexico could possibly mean towards their travel plans.
Although hurricane season officially ends on november 30, the majority of storms develop between july and october. It lasts from the beginning of june to the end of october. Youll get the benefit of post hurricane season breezes, plus the hotel prices are reasonable. Cancun and riviera maya coronavirus news of an extended quarantine comes from the secretary of health who has said municipalities with high incidences will see an extension until may 30, 2020.
For the people living in cancun, playa del carmen and the riviera maya, tropical cyclones are a fact of life, just like tornados or earthquakes are for people living in other. Color codes are used to alert the people about severe weather conditions. Hurricane season 2017 in mexico mexico luxury properties. Day temperature weather feels like wind humidity chance amount uv sunrise sunset. With less than five weeks before the beginning of the 2018 atlantic hurricane season, civil protection personnel are already setting out to inspect potential emergency shelters. Cancun, as well as weather on mexico s pacific coast, from baja california southwards, and as well climates along mexico s gulf coast. Hurricane season officially runs from june 1 to nov 30, but september is the month with the highest probability.
The wettest season and a higher chance of hurricanes. Safety measures are already being taken in the riviera maya for this years hurricane season. Hurricane season hurricane season in the atlantic begins june 1 st and ends november 30 th, but most hurricanes occur august through october. Pacific hurricane season the mexican riviera has a hurricane season because the eastern pacific ocean has one. Although your chances of having your trip ruined by a hurricane are low, if you are caught in one, it can completely spoil your vacation. Continue to ready below if you want to learn more about the hurricane season in mexico. The chances that a hurricane will hit during your vacation are very low. Hurricane season in mexico officially lasts from the beginning of june through the end of november, but youre at greatest risk of encountering a hurricane between the months of august and october. Hurricane season in riviera maya and how to prepare for.
July and august are big tourist months both for locals and foreigners, as is the period from middecember to early january. Riviera maya, quintana roo, mexico 14 day weather forecast. Hurricane season is around the corner in the riviera maya. Gilbert on september 15, 1988 and wilma on october 21, 2005, 17 years apart.
This resortfilled stretch of the caribbean coast of mexico begins just south of cancun and stretches even further south past cozumel. And you possibly are a little scared by the first hurricane alert of the season hurricane season officially started in june and will end until november. Hurricane season in the riviera maya lets retire in mexico. Im thinking about going in january but wasnt sure if everyone would be back to normal by then. So, no hurricane discounts because travelers dont seem to be scared off for. For example, the eastern pacific had 23 named storms in 2018. Its impossible to predict precisely how frequent the storms may be, how intense any particular storm may become, or how many will make landfall in any given year. Hurricanes and tropical storms can affect weather on the caribbean coast of. A major hurricane hasnt hit the area since wilma in 2005. Hurricane season in mexico was mild so far this year. Riviera maya extended forecast with high and low temperatures. Day temperatures hover between 70 and 80 degrees fahrenheit, dropping slightly in the. Finally, t he hurricane season in cancun and the riviera maya runs from june to november. The riviera maya is enjoyable rain or shine all year long.
Hurricanes and tropical storms usually hit the southwest coast of mexico much harder than the northwest coast. Everything you need to know about hurricane season in riviera maya we take this natural disaster as a reminder of the power of weather and the climate circumstances. Playa del carmen taxi driver arrested after robbing passenger. Ive been twice to the mayan riviera in october and twice in august and october was rainier. May, just as rainy season begins, and november, when hurricane season ends, are two of mexico s quietest months. Hurricane season lasts from june to september, so check weather forecasts and hurricane warnings before booking your trip. Hurricane season riviera maya message board tripadvisor.
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