Daily conditions are not constant. Sometimes it will be sunny and hot, with temperatures hitting 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius), but then the clouds will blow in at approximately 3 or 4 p.m., and it will rain heavily for about an hour.
On rare occasions, you will fail to observe the sun for a week. There are days when you wake up to a cloud; it sprinkles briefly in the early hours of the day, the cloud lingers, and it seems like it’s about 65 degrees F (18C).
However, there are many reasons to travel to Mexico during the rainy season, even if you don’t plan on doing much more than dipping your toes in the water and enjoying your favorite slots in an online casino. The rainy season in Mexico revitalizes and beautifies the countryside. The rainy season often begins in May or June and continues through October, perhaps extending into November.
Traveling in Mexico During the Rainy Season
You’ll probably get soaked to the skin if you’re caught outside during a severe thunderstorm. There will be moments when the rains are so heavy that it feels like someone has dumped a basin of water at the top of your head if you are out walking and there is nowhere to take cover. In the event of a seasonal rain storm in Mexico, even a sturdy umbrella may be of limited service if the winds are not too fierce.
A thunderstorm’s approach can typically be detected through the foregoing signs: a decrease in air temperature, a rapid increase in wind speed, the possibility of hearing thunder and seeing lightning, and the arrival of dark rain clouds.
If you’re going for a stroll in the afternoon or driving on what seems to be a dry road, keep an eye out for sudden downpours, even from cloud cover that seems benign and has shed no precipitation for hours.
What to Pack
1. Waterproof Shoes
If you must travel to Mexico during the rainy season, please remember this. Poor drainage is a problem all around the country, but it is particularly severe in major areas like Mexico City. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve set out on a day trip only to return home with soaked shoes because I foolishly underestimated the likelihood of rain.
You may be able to keep your shoes dry during the deluge itself, but there will be enormous puddles lying around for the rest of the day.
Make sure you have a pair of waterproof boots or shoes; any traditional leather style will do.
2. Light Clothes
During the wet season, temperatures fluctuate widely. You should pack for both hot and humid and chilly and windy weather. The weather might change rapidly, from bright and warm within moments to a gust of wind the next, necessitating the addition of an extra garment or two to your day pack.
Lightweight slacks, a T-shirt, a tank top, a raincoat, and maybe a lightweight cardigan.
3. Raincoat
A light raincoat is also essential. It will still be warm, so a raincoat with a heavy liner will be too stuffy and uncomfortable to wear. Because of the abundance of precipitation, the air might become muggy and oppressive, particularly near the coast.
Find the lightest waterproof coat you can while still staying dry. A windbreaker won’t work against rain comparable to that of a tropical cyclone.
4. Bug Spray
In the evenings during the wet season in Mexico, bug spray is a need. Due to the high levels of humidity, mosquitoes have flourished. During the rainy season, you should use insect spray whether you’re in the highlands or at the beach.
Places to Visit
1. Cancun
Whale sharks are, in fact, sharks, but they’re a gentle kind of fish that don’t pose any danger to humans. They can reach lengths of 40-50 feet (12-15 meters), making them the longest fish in the ocean.
Whaling in Cancun – the season typically lasts from around June to September, with the peak months being July and August. Because of high demand and limited availability, booking a spot on a Cancun Whale Shark Tour in advance is highly recommended.
2. Tulum
Tulum, Mexico, is a once-quiet seaside town that recently became one of the country’s top tourist destinations.
It’s also risen to the ranks of the priciest in recent years. Since July is one of Tulum’s low-season months, hotels there tend to offer attractive discounts. The weather forecast predicts a brief afternoon shower every day. However, if you’re planning a cheap trip to Tulum, you’ll get more bang for your buck in the summer.
3. Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya stretches along the Yucatán Peninsula between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Yucatan’s ritziest resorts and the country’s most beautiful overwater bungalows may be found in this region. Because of your location on the coast of the Caribbean, you can take advantage of occasional breezes and cool off by swimming in the water.
Final Thoughts
If you must travel to Mexico during the wet season, know you may experience higher temperatures and occasional afternoon showers. While rain is inevitable in Mexico, the good news is that storms usually don’t last long, and the sun swiftly returns.
Since it is the off-season, you should expect fewer tourists during the wet seasons in Mexico.
