Does it rain a lot in Riviera Maya in September?

And the majority of rain falls between July and September. These months have 70% of the rainfall during the year. But, even in the wettest period, this rain falls on average only 6 days a month! And a special feature of the Riviera Maya weather is that it usually falls in a very short time.



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The 2 months with the most rain are normally September and October.

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September can be a wonderful time to visit Mexico, particularly for travellers who prefer a quieter experience. With the summer holiday crowds dispersing, you can savour more popular destinations without the throngs of tourists.

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With the sweltering heat of August beginning to wane, the weather in Mexico in September offers a delightful mix of balmy days and refreshing evenings. Although it's not part of the best time to visit Mexico, September can still be a great time to be in the country, depending on the region.

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The driest month is May with 8 mm of rainfall and 30 perfect sunny days. The wettest month is October with 89 mm of rain over 5 days.

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Weather in Riviera Maya The monthly average rainfall is around 30mm over two or three days per month.

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The Riviera Maya hurricane season begins in late May and lasts until early November, with the peak in September and October. The odds of a hurricane hitting Riviera Maya are low (five hurricanes have hit the Yucatan in the past 40 years), but hurricanes traveling near Riviera Maya can still cause severe weather.

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September is the wettest month in Cancun, with an average of 11 inches of rainfall over about 10 days of the month. There's an average of 9 hours of sunshine daily.

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Playa del Carmen, the north beach in Tulum, and Akumal all have lifeguards for the beaches but they are limited. Swim close to shore and it you are not a big swimmer, wear a life vest. Waves will not get to big, this is a not a surfers paradise so swimming can be done every day!

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The rainy season in Mexico runs from late August to November. It's rare to get a full day of rain however, as most showers only last for a few hours.

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The Riviera Maya has only been hit by 2 hurricanes (category 5) in its lifetime. The first was in Sept 1988 (hurricane Gilbert), and the second was in Oct 2005 (Wilma). The tropical storm season is technically from June to November.

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The mosquitos can be bad. Especially at dawn and dusk and if it's just rained which is common for your time frame.

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The best time to visit Mexico is between December and April, when the sun is high in the sky, and there is almost no rain. July to August is also a good season to visit, as the summer heat would have waned away, but the summer vacation crowds might be too high for some people.

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