Where in Mexico is safe from hurricanes?

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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There are big differences in climate between the four major resort areas of Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Rosarito. Rosarito is the only area where there are no hurricanes.

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Hurricane season in Cancun is a great time to visit if you're looking to avoid crowds. Quiet beaches and fewer travelers on tours make for a relaxing, hassle-free vacation. Because school is back in session by August and September, you'll find fewer families.

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Given the fact that tropical storms like hurricanes have the potential to create major damage when they are forceful, they should always be taken seriously. Hurricane season, however, should not get in the way of a much-needed vacation in Mexico, particularly if you are considering a visit to Cancun.

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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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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.

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Recent Hurricanes in Cancun Hurricane 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.

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The major single-event loss threat to Mexico is earthquake.

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? Take refuge in a small interior room, closet or hallway on the lowest level during the storm. Put as many walls between you and the outside as you can. ? Stay away from windows, skylights and glass doors.

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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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When travelers think of safe islands to visit during hurricane season, the “ABC Islands” of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao often come to mind. Of the three, Aruba is the best option for points travelers.

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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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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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The best time to visit Mexico is during the dry season between December and April, when there is virtually no rain. The coolest months are between December and February, although temperatures can still reach averages of 82°F during the dry season. The wet season begins in the south in May and lasts until October.

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The best time to visit Mexico is during the dry season between December and April, when there is virtually no rain. The coolest months are between December and February, although temperatures can still reach averages of 82°F during the dry season.

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Mexico has a high risk of violent crime, including murder, armed robbery, sexual assault and kidnapping. Don't travel at night outside major cities. Kidnapping and extortion are serious risks. Don't draw attention to your money or business affairs.

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