This is an amateur effort to give people an idea of what the weather is like here. The rainy season in huatulco tends to be limited, but occurs in summer, while winters are dry. The spanish word that could have you waiting a lifetime zuzul, vega del sol. Pacific hurricane season runs from midmay to november. Everyone seemed to make a concerted effort to pick up trash and to keep the city looking great. We call it rainy season because we have to call it. Located on the pacific coast of the state of oaxaca, 165 miles from the state capital of oaxaca city, and 470 miles from mexico city, this area was chosen in the 1980s by fonatur mexicos national tourism fund for. November through may is the dry season and that means no rain, not even a drop hurricane season. The rainy season is in place along mexico s southwest coast and the huatulco sportfishing area. Average weather september in santa cruz huatulco oaxaca, mexico. I have to say, huatulco is one of the cleanest citiestowns that we have ever visited in mexico. The driest months are generally march and april, with rain seen on less than 10 days during each month. Hurricane season is also during the rainy season but the hurricanes normally only increase the amount of rain during the showers.
Check the huatulco climate guide before you book your next holiday. It is of my personal perception of the weather and diving conditions over the past rainy and hurricane season done by memory, not based on hard facts. We know this is rainy season, but it seems from the stats that huatulco is a. Guide to the stunning coastline of huatulco, mexico tripsavvy. Huatulco fishing area rain runoff is attracting mexico fish. Average weather in oaxaca, mexico, year round weather spark. Well, this surely applies t o huatulco with 345 sunny days in the year and most of those we have the sun the whole day.
Huatulco climate info whats the weather like in huatulco. Jun 10, 2019 the wet season is upon us here in mexico. Average weather in santa maria huatulco, mexico, year round. We know this is rainy season, but it seems from the stats that huatulco is a bit less rainy than the caribbean and other places in mexico during this time. With about 330 sunny days per year and an average temperature of 28 degrees celsius it is always pleasurable to be here. Months with the highest number of rainy days are june and september 7 days. Afternoon downpours during the rainy season are common occurrences. Monthly weather statistics including for temperature, rainfall and sunshine to huatulco, mexico. Day temperatures hover between 70 and 80 degrees fahrenheit, dropping slightly in the. Occasionally flooding happens during the rainy season as well. Months with the lowest number of rainy days are january, february, march, april.
Huatulcos rainy season typically occurs between the months of june and september. You should take a trip up to pluma hidalgo and enjoy the cool climate along with picking up some of the wonderful locally grown coffee. October through february are the driest, sunniest and most pleasant months in which to visit huatulco when tourists enjoy the balmy temperatures in the 70s. Perfect weather everyday sunny and 8487f the 1st week of october is slower and the rates will be lower but it is the end of the rainy season. Sunshine can be expected about 330 days a year with the average temperature of 82f 28c. Larger schools of dorado and sailfish are within a mile of shore. The end of the rainy season brings the gathering of summers bounty, and the fall harvest yields many of the countrys characteristic ingredients. The weather in huatulco is reminiscent of tropical hot climates, with two distinct seasons. Mexicos rainy season runs generally from mayjune to october sometimes extends to november each year. A typical day in the rainy season would be a clear morning, clouding up in the afternoon, with thunder heard in the nearby mountains. If you live in mexico, the rainy season may cause some inconveniences.
The rainy season is usually from may through september or october in. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 47f to 87f and is rarely below 42f or above 93f. Guide to the stunning coastline of huatulco, mexico. Rainy season in mexico can actually be quite pleasant, and its not necessarily a bad time to visit at all.
Real huatulco weather in rainy season huatulco forum. From oaxaca city, regional airline aerotucan offers daily flights in small planes. In huatulco, mexico, our adventureloving correspondent lands an allinclusive vacation even she can embrace, beaches and all. Hurricanes and tropical storms can go handinhand with the rainy season, so if youre traveling during this time of year, read up on hurricane season travel as well. The dry season extends from december to may and the rainy season is from june to november.
Jan 07, 2016 magic mushroom capital of mexico, san jose del pacifico. Huatulco, mexico average annual weather holiday weather. The mexican airline interjet offers daily flights between mexico city and huatulco. While wet and dry seasons take place in the resort, the overall weather tends to be predictable. In this hot climate, the afternoon clouds can be quite welcome. Climate and average monthly weather in santa cruz huatulco. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 72f to 92f and is rarely below 68f or above 97f. Avoid the rainy season from june through september when humidity is high, average temperatures are in the mid80s, and most of the 40 annual rain days. Rain storms usually arrive in the late afternoon accompanied by thunder and lightning, creating torrential downpours before passing and. Huatulco, mexico live weather update holiday weather. The lush lowland jungle vegetation is particularly verdant in the rainy season, from june to october. Though cabo typically only experiences tropical storms during the hurricane season, the city has. Based on weather reports collected during 20052015. The peak of the tourist season in cancun is between december and april, falling completely outside the rainy season.
Hidden port is a small port and tourist center in the municipality of san pedro mixtepec distrito 22 in the mexican state of oaxaca. Real huatulco weather in rainy season its not really rainy. Keep in mind that the summertime, especially june, ushers in oaxacas wet season, so pack your rain jacket and. We would be going sometime between june 27 july 10. Huatulco is located on the west coast of mexico in the state of oaxaca. Throughout march, in huatulco, mexico, 1mm 0 of precipitation is accumulated. Daily thunderstorms are starting to draw large predators inshore near river outlets and rocky points. Finally, t he hurricane season in cancun and the riviera maya runs from june to november. My fiance and i are really grappling over whether it would be worth going to huatulco for our honeymoon. The population is only about 50,000 and tourism is the principal industry there. Magic mushroom capital of mexico, san jose del pacifico. Huatulco is located on the west end of the gulf of tehuantepec, this gulf is very wide and the isthmus, the narrow part of land between the pacific ocean and the gulf of mexico, make the sea on the pacific side very rough.
I might like to return to huatulco i already know that i will love it when things are greener, but not sure how late i could push that. The rainy season is in place along mexicos southwest coast and the huatulco sportfishing area. I believe the rainy season ends beginning of november, and i wonder how long will things stay green in huatulco. You will find a quaint little pueblo with a few eateries along with plenty of places to buy great coffee. January 7, 2016 by johnny oaxaca san jose del pacifico. The rainy season in santa cruz huatulco is from may to october and even during the rainy season the showers are short and the sun usually comes back out shortly after. The months april, may, june, july, august, september and october have a high chance of precipitation.
The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in huatulco. The rainy season is at its peak during september and october. June august is fairly slow season for tourism in huatulco, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly less. The amount of precipitation has a definite effect on the local vegetation, being brownish in the dry season and very green in the rainy season. The yucatan peninsula, which includes the mexican states of yucatan, campeche and quintana roo, but also a part of belize and guatemala, has a tropical climate, with a rainy and muggy season from june to october, a relatively cool season from november to february, and a hot season from march to may, when the highest temperatures of the year are reached, with peaks of more than 40 c 104 f. Hi all, my fiance and i are really grappling over whether it would be worth going to huatulco for our honeymoon. Mexico climate weather hurricane hurricanes rain rainy season. Mar 15, 2018 all about the rainy season in the mayan riviera, including when it is, which months have the heaviest rainfall, which months have the highest risk of tropical storms and hurricanes, and when is. In santa maria huatulco, the wet season is oppressive and overcast, the dry season is muggy and partly cloudy, and it is hot year round. March 14 21 his in the middle of the high season so your rates will be a little higher. Huatulco, mexico march weather forecast and climate information.
Mexico weather, radar, winds, temperatures, rain and precipitation, upper air and surface pressure, and the latest satellite images are available on mexico page. The average minimum temperature usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night in santa cruz huatulco in september is 23. The rainy season is usually from may through september or october in most of mexico. The best time to visit huatulco, mexico travel tips usa today. News articles new huatulco article posted alert list. Santa cruz huatulco has dry periods in january, february, march, november and december. See what the weather in huatulco mexico is like during any month of the year.
The wettest month is june with an average of 153mm of rain. September falls in the rainy season with an average precipitation of 161mm 6. Average weather in santa maria huatulco, mexico, year. The best time to visit playa del carmen is between april and may, when there are fewer people along the shore. Average weather in oaxaca mexico in oaxaca, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is warm year round.
Annual weather averages may is the hottest month in huatulco with an average temperature of 29c 84f and the coldest is january at 26c 79f with the most daily sunshine hours at 11 in april. Huatulco rainy season weather report hurricane divers. Rainy season in central and southern mexico lasts roughly from may or june through october or november. I might like to return to huatulco i already know that i will love it when things are. The best time to visit huatulco, mexico for weather. The best time to visit huatulco, mexico for weather, safety. Get the monthly weather forecast for santa maria huatulco, oaxaca, mexico, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Huatulco has an international airport, airport code hux. The rain usually only lasts a short while and then it makes way for the sun, and if the days are a bit overcast, thats not necessarily a bad thing the sun can be so strong that a little bit of cloud cover can be most welcome. The rainy season in santa cruz huatulco is from may to october and even. The rain usually only lasts a short while and then it makes way for the sun, and if the days are a bit overcast, thats not necessarily a bad thing the sun can be. The bay had been used as a port intermittently to ship coffee, but there was no permanent settlement due to the lack of potable water.
Huatulco is made up of nine bays tucked between dramatic cliffs that drop into the sea. Though its technically the rainy season, these months are. The wettest months are at the start and end of this season, with 6 inches of average rainfall in june and 5 inches in september. Actually the mountains above huatulco are very green during the winter months. I assume these honey mushrooms are easily available right after the rainy season early fall, but as it turns out not in january, and the rest of the winter and spring, therefore. Average weather september in santa cruz huatulco, mexico. It is located on the pacific coast in the state of oaxaca. Heres how to survive the summer if you plan to spend it here in mexico.
When is the rainy season in the mayan riviera of mexico. On average, it rains or snows a insignificant amount. Oaxaca climate and weather pacific coast of mexico. Nov 09, 2014 huatulco is a walk on mexicos wild side. Avoid the rainy season from june through september when humidity is high, average temperatures are in the mid80s, and most of the 40 annual rain days occur. Huatulco fishing area rain runoff is attracting mexico.
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