Is Mexico in hurricane Belt?

In Mexico, tropical and hurricane-force storms are most most prevalent between July and October —the hottest months of the year— with September and October usually the most active months. People who live and work in hurricane-affected areas are accustomed to annual storm activity and know how to prepare and respond.



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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.

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Is Cancun safe right now 2023? The US State Department notes that Cancun has friendly locals and is one of the safest areas in Mexico, with a low crime rate. So you can have an amazing experience by planning your getaway to this destination come 2023! Relax knowing you will be safe during your stay here.

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Considered low season across the country, rains in August and September do become heavier; particularly on the Pacific Coast, where it is almost monsoon like. This is the middle of hurricane season. Temperatures are generally high across the country, although the central interior is cooler.

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Hurricanes occur very often in Mexico. On average, they happen about 25 times a year. However, hurricanes often do not make landfall in Mexico, but turn northward beforehand. The remnants then cause gusts of wind and rain on land.

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As hurricane season looms, many travelers may be wondering where it is safe to travel during the summer months. Typically, travelers may want to be wary of locations like Bermuda, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Southeast and Gulf coasts during hurricane season.

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Aruba. When travelers think of safe islands to visit during hurricane season, the “ABC Islands” of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao often come to mind.

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Avoid visiting during Christmas, New Year's, and especially Spring Break as these are the most hectic travel periods for Cancun. If possible, avoid Mexico's hurricane season, which stretches from late-July to late-October.

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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.)

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Mexico Travel Advisories As of time of publication, the following Mexican states were under a “Do Not Travel” advisory from the U.S. State Department: Colima state (crime & kidnapping) Guerrero state (crime) Michoacan state (crime & kidnapping)

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Latest update:There's a high rate of violent crime in Mexico, especially after dark. Kidnapping and extortion are serious risks (see 'Safety'). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Mexico overall due to high levels of violent crime.

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Downtown Cancun It's a bustling part of the city that is full of markets, local restaurants (with some of the best tacos) and local businesses. Whilst this is still a safe area to stay, walking around at night can be a bit more sketchy than in the Hotel Zone.

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NOAA's update to the 2023 outlook — which covers the entire six-month hurricane season that ends on Nov. 30 — calls for 14-21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater), of which 6-11 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater). Of those, 2-5 could become major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater).

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Hurricane Gilbert was the most intense hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin until it was surpassed by Hurricane Wilma in 2005, the other major hurricane to directly impact Cancun.

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