Is October hurricane season in Playa del Carmen?

Weather Overview The 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.



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Event: Mexico's hurricane season is from May through November, with most storms developing between July and October.

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The monthly rainfall is less than 2 inches per month except during the month of May through to October where it can be anywhere between 6-8 inches. Playa del Carmen is almost always humid, this makes it feel even hotter than it already is particularly from March/April through September/October.

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Weather Overview The 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.

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The weather can be quite temperamental with strong winds coming in from the sea and heavy rainfall. The wettest month is September, which has 173mm of rainfall. For a warmer and drier climate, the best time to go to Playa del Carmen is during the dry season.

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October is the end of Mexico's rainy season, but the threat of hurricanes still looms. Weather is cooler though, making this generally a nice time to visit, with few crowds. Events to check out: The Festival Cervantino, held in Guanajuato every October, is one of the country's most celebrated cultural festivals.

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What is the water temperature in Playa Del Carmen? Going swimming all year round is very comfortable to do. The sea temperature changes only a few degrees up and down. The average temperature is 81.5 degrees Fahrenheit or 27.5 Celsius.

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The official hurricane season for the Atlantic basin is from June 1 to November 30, but tropical cyclone activity sometimes occurs before and after these dates, respectively. The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is September 10, with most activity occurring between mid-August and mid-October.

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The average rainfall in coastal regions like Cancun and Puerto Vallarta hovers around 100mm to 150mm (4 to 6 inches) during October. Inland cities, such as Mexico City and Guadalajara, experience lower rainfall amounts, averaging around 50mm to 100mm (2 to 4 inches) during the month.

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The risk for mosquito activity is high. Consider an EPA-registered repellent to deter mosquito bites.

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Waves will not get to big, this is a not a surfers paradise so swimming can be done every day! Playa del Carmen and the bays are protected by natural reef systems or in the case of Playa, the island of Cozumel so high waves just don't happen very often.

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Seas: ESE 2 feet at 8 seconds. Light and variable winds with smooth seas. Very small short period waves. Winds: ENE 5 to 6 knots.

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The best time to visit Mexico is in September, as temperatures cool and the rainy season is subsiding, leaving lush greenery in its wake. September also has fewer crowds, as kids go back to school, and lower prices.

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Atlantic hurricane season in Cancun occurs between the start of June and the end of November. The highest risk of hurricanes is between September and October, as they become more frequent due to sea temperatures being at their hottest.

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The high seasons in the Riviera Maya/Playa del Carmen occur in the winter months from December through April and again during summer vacation in July and August. The peak seasons in Playa del Carmen are Christmas and Spring Break (Semana Santa) which is the week before and after Easter.

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Most of the country experiences a rainy season from June to mid-October and significantly less rain during the remainder of the year. February and July generally are the driest and wettest months, respectively.

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