Hurricane season in Cancun spans June to November, with a higher likelihood of storms from August to October. Fortunately, hurricanes are rare. The area has seen only two in the past 30 years.
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The weather in the Mayan Riviera can include tropical storms?? as they do occur here as they do in other tropical regions. But, the number of tropical cyclones that land here categorized as Hurricanes is very few. The Riviera Maya has only been hit by 2 hurricanes (category 5) in its lifetime.
Puerto Vallarta is nestled between the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains and Banderas Bay, one of the largest bays in North America. The mountains provide the city with an ecosystem service that protects Banderas Bay from the strong winds and storm surges associated with hurricanes.
Cancun's rainy season starts in June and can run through to November, with the wettest months being September and October. While hurricanes are possible over this time period, the risk is extremely low in Cancun, where only two hurricanes have made landfall in the last 35 years.
Recent Hurricanes in CancunHurricane Gilbert on Sept 15th 1988 and Hurricane Wilma on 21 October 2005. Hurricanes don't hit Cancun every year, far from it. There are also occasions where near misses have taken place and resulted in a lot of worry. However, they usually bring no major damage or disruption.
You can cruise to the Mexican Riviera year-round, but some would argue that the best time to cruise Mexico is during its dry season, November through May. However, it's a popular destination even during the more rainy summer months while kids are on school break, and the summer travel season is in full swing.
Today's modern cruise ships are built to withstand storms, avoid them, and even outrun them. Cruise companies follow the weather very carefully, changing itineraries, canceling sailings, and working hard to keep passengers and crew out of harm's way.
In instance of extremely severe storms (like hurricanes), cruise lines will typically allow passengers to cancel without penalty. Cruise Critic always recommends buying travel insurance that covers weather disruptions.
The beaches are mostly safe during the day and night, although it's wise not to leave belongings unattended given that theft can happen at any time. There is of course the worries about drug cartels and organised crime in this area, especially after some more recent incidents made the news.
Weather OverviewThe subtropical climate of Playa del Carmen means the weather is warm or hot for the majority of the year. The coolest time is between November and January. The hurricane season falls between June and November when tropical storms can occur. And most rain falls from June to October.
For the most part, Playa del Carmen is considered safe for the majority of visitors, with the biggest threats usually being hurricanes, hangovers, sunburns and mosquitoes.
In a dire scenario, a cruise ship could sink in a hurricane. But before you cancel all your future cruise plans, know this: it's highly unlikely. Cruise ships are built like fortresses. They boast stability, seaworthiness, and a bucket-load of safety features to help them ride out even the angriest storms.
Dry, warm November may be the ideal month to visit Mexico overall, offering a sweet spot between the heavy fall rains and the beginning of the busy season. (Other November pros: depending on your timing and whereabouts, you might catch Día de los Muertos festivities or the magnificent monarch butterfly migration.)