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Yucatan’s Climate?
You Want It – We Got It.
It’s All About The Change.
Personally, there is no better climate than that of the Yucatan Peninsula. Unless, of course you are unlucky enough to be there during a hurricane – but then there’s excitement for you right?!
Like all climates, you will probably need a few days to acclimate before you’ll feel completely comfortable.
Simple things like wearing lightweight, loose fitting clothing and drinking plenty of water will go a long way toward helping you enjoy this tropical paradise.
Temperature:
Humidity:
Rainy Seasons:
Hurricane Season:
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Temperature:
The first thing everyone wants to know is “how hot is it going to be”.
The temperature of the Yucatan is pretty consistent, with the average high ranging from
800
F to 900 F year round.
The only exception to this is the northwestern region along the Gulf of Mexico where the average highs stay in the mid-90s for most of the summer.
Don’t expect too much of a drop in temperature once the sun goes down. The nighttime low averages between
650 and
750, but is frequently in the low-80s.
If you are planning on visiting the highlands however, the temperatures will be considerably cooler.
As far as seasons go, they follow much the same pattern as the United States, with May – Aug being the hottest months and Dec – Feb being the coolest, but again there is only about a ten degree fluctuation.
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Humidity:
For most travelers to the Yucatan, the change in humidity is by far the biggest adjustment.
The relative humidity for this region generally stays around 85%, except in the evening where it drops to around 75%.
For those travelers who already live in a high humidity area, there should be no problem.
For everyone else, this piece of advice – drink lots of water!
I found that the more I drank, the less I was bothered by the humidity.
In fact, I soon came to enjoy it. If you’ve never seen what a humid climate can do for your skin, you’ll be amazed.
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Rainy Seasons:
The Yucatan Peninsula has two “rainy seasons”.
The first occurs between April and July and the second between October and January.
This does not mean you cannot travel during these months, but you will need to be prepared in case a little monsoon decides to drop in on you.
It is not uncommon for it to rain all day, every day, in the coastal regions during the rainy season.
You will have a better chance of catching the sun in the inland areas, where it will often only rain part of the day, usually at the same time each day.
Be aware though that these “little” morning or afternoon rainstorms can be quite heavy.
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Hurricane Season:
The official hurricane season for this area lasts from June 1 through Nov 30.
The risk of hurricane activity is usually fairly low in June and July, rises in August, peaks in early September, and then drops in October and November.
This may sound like a long time but it is simply the time period during which the weather service watches for hurricanes.
This does not mean that if you travel in July, you will be likely to see a hurricane. However, caution should be used whenever you travel during hurricane season.
All tropical storms in this area are followed closely by the weather services, so a quick check of the weekly forecast each day should be sufficient.
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