In 2002, hurricane kenna, a category 5 hurricane, made landfall about 160 km 100 mi. Is it safe to travel to mexico during hurricane season. Hurricane kenna was the fourthmost intense tropical cyclone on record in the eastern pacific basin, and at the time the thirdmost intense pacific hurricane to strike the west coast of mexico. But i, personally, will never believe any official forecasts again. Hurricanes and tropical storms can affect weather on the caribbean coast of the yucatan peninsula, the gulf coast, and the pacific coast. Just be aware it is more hot and humid in october but it is super green, gorgeous and lots of flowers. Today, clouds and clearings are expected early in puerto vallarta. High temperatures are assured year round thanks to its positioning so close to the equator, and it is often compared to hawaii which sits at the same latitude. Hurricane season puerto vallarta message board tripadvisor. Hurricane willa makes landfall south of mazatlan as. Dry season in puerto vallarta starts in this month, temperatures start to go down. The best time to visit puerto vallarta is between april and june when the weather is pleasant and the room rates are affordable. The season started on may 15, 1983 in the eastern pacific, and on june 1, 1983 in the central pacific, and lasted until november 30, 1983.
Pv has weatherrain and thunder storms in september, but the chances of something dramatic, where a vacation is ruined, are minimal. Puerto vallarta is in the tropics, which means tropical storms and even hurricanes are normal occurrences throughout rainy season. Thanks to its location the weather is great, with average highs of 90. Newly formed hurricane willa rapidly gained force and grew into an extremely dangerous category 4 storm in the pacific off mexico on sunday, with a potential to make landfall on a western. Puerto vallartas hurricane season although puerto vallarta lies on a geographical path that is frequented by hurricanes, the city is protected by a formidable natural defense. Puerto vallarta weather forecast, news and hurricane watch. Discover some advice to take advantage of the low season, and book. Hurricane willa makes landfall, lashing mexicos pacific. Just as a side note, hurricane season for those of us who have witnessed this weather are the same aforementioned months. Mexico hurricane season puerto vallarta fodors travel. The shape of the bay and the ridge of the sierra madre mountains help to prevent the full impact of storms being felt on land here. Kenna was the sixteenth tropical depression, thirteenth tropical storm, seventh hurricane, sixth major hurricane, and third category 5 hurricane of the 2002 pacific hurricane season. Thinking about traveling to puerto vallarta during the hurricane season. Get your 3day weather forecast for puerto vallarta, jalisco, mexico.
This is the rainiest season in puerto vallarta, with about half of the days experiencing at least a little rain, especially in the late afternoons or. When to visit puerto vallarta updated for 2020 santorini dave. While puerto vallarta hurricanes are a potential threat to vacations from august through october, those who travel to mexico in hurricane season. Hurricane season typically runs from june 1 to november 30 in puerto rico and throughout the caribbean. She doesnt want to take them to he caribbean because of hurricane season. Now, that doesnt mean that pv is in some way magically free. Hurricane willa makes landfall on mexicos pacific coast. Hurricanes in mexico have the greatest chance of arriving in puerto vallarta from august through october, however the chances of an actual hurricane hitting the beloved tourist town are slim. I have read conflicting reports on the weather and. Weve been t puerto vallarta, san jose del cabo, cabo san lucas, playa del carmen, and puerto morelos.
If youre interested in whale watching, however, visit from december to march. Coronavirus could delay californias fishing season. If youre looking to travel to puerto vallarta during hurricane season, check the weather as you plan and always listen to the advice from hotel management. They way this season is starting out, i would be more worried about the summer storm season in the midwest than our lame hurricane season in vallarta. Many tourists who visit puerto vallarta frequently actually base their vacations around hurricane season because they can usually score amazing travel deals. Flights are usually cheaper during the low season from july through september, but many hotels close or reduce their room inventory for annual repairs during july and august. The other half of year is occupied by puerto vallartas rainy season, which runs from june to midoctober. The situation is much different during the annual mexican riviera hurricane season. Hurricane season puerto vallarta forum tripadvisor.
Luckily for visitors to the city, puerto vallarta has a couple of natural barriers which prevent storms from entering the city. Visiting puerto rico in hurricane season tripsavvy. Most resorts have lower occupancy rates during these times, so they are often happy to give travelers room upgrades, free nights or discounts around their property on everything from dining. I was in puerto vallarta in october, 1983 for hurricane tico strong, but mild compared to the caribbean, due to the terrain mentioned above. Visiting puerto vallarta during hurricane season vallartas blog. My question is now that we can go anytime, we were wondering if all of mexico is at risk in hurricane season or just parts of it. November is an ideal time to visit puerto vallarta. Hurricane season is over, and the tourists havent arrived quite yet. With averages in the 90s, puerto vallartas temperatures spike the most in summer, and there are often brief bursts of rain.
South of puerto vallarta is a very large chain of mountains that also protects it from the natural course of. The truth is, every season in vallarta has its charms and every season is a good time to visit puerto vallarta. Hurricane season in mexico officially lasts from the beginning of june through the end of november, but youre at greatest risk of encountering a hurricane between the months of august and october. Read below to learn more about hurricane season in mexico, and our tips for people who want to. Because this incredible city is located along the picturesque waters of banderas bay, it is blessed to sustain little to no damage as most hurricanes approach the area. The rainy season in mexico starts in june up until october, as does the hurricane season in mexico. Puerto vallarta, jalisco, mexico the 2019 mexican pacific hurricane season begins today, wednesday, may 15, and up to 24 cyclones are forecast for this year, according to christian dominguez, a researcher at the national autonomous university of mexico unam center for atmospheric sciences. Hurricane willa slams mexicos pacific coast news al. Puerto vallarta weather forecast, news and hurricane watch from the number one english news source serving puerto vallarta, the bay of banderas and beyond.
However, because its hurricane season and its warm in the continental u. For most visitors during hurricane season, the weather is still paradisiacal on most days. The best time to visit puerto plata is may and june, when hotel rates take a dive for the impending rainy season. How safe is puerto vallarta during hurricane season. Temperatures will be between a maximum of 26c 79f and a. When is the hurricane season in puerto vallarta puerto. My husband and i come every year at christmas, so this is our first time in oct. Many of the storms that make their way up the coast are diverted as they approach the area and are pushed.
Hurrican season puerto vallarta message board tripadvisor. The bay is our natural protection against hurricanes. Catalina island and ensenada have the most rain during the dry season. A friend of mine asked me about beach places she can take her children for their birthdays in september. The bay, as well as the lush mountains that envelop it, provides an extra barrier of natural protection that makes puerto vallarta one of the safest places to visit on mexicos gorgeous pacific coastline during hurricane season, which typically runs from june through november. Puerto vallarta residents protect their businesses before the arrival of hurricane willa in puerto vallarta, mexico, on tuesday. During these months, rain is scarce and there are fewer tourists compared to the winter high season. Puerto vallarta has a tropical climate with extremely pronounced wet and dry seasons. The 1983 pacific hurricane season was the longest season ever recorded at that time, which was later surpassed by the 2015 and 2016 seasons.
Best time to visit puerto vallarta, hurricane season, average weather by month guardiano may 31, 2016 place no comments the most effective time to visit puerto vallarta is in between april and also june when the weather is positive as well as the room prices are cost effective. In spite of that, hurricane season should not put a damper on your vacation plans in mexico, particularly if you are traveling to puerto vallarta. The risk of hurricane strikes is usually highest in august and september, and there are some parts of mexico that get hit more often than others. In puerto vallarta, the rainy season falls between june and midoctober and sometimes extends into november.
In general, the citys weather is warm with average highs ranging from 80 degrees. Banderas bay is a natural barrier to hurricanes and storms. Situated on the pacific coast in banderas bay, it is sheltered by both the shape of the bay and the sierra madre mountains. Best time to visit puerto vallarta, hurricane season. The bay of banderas acts as a natural barrier, dragging the storms out to sea, or further up the coast. This overlaps with peak travel dates during summer holidays for the kids and major national holidays like the fourth of july and labor day in the united states. American airlines is allowing ticketed passengers traveling to or from puerto vallarta or mazatlan to. Hurricane season covers a long period of time, and while there is a risk of hurricanes throughout that period, the weather is typically fine for most of the season. Hurricane willa strengthens to extremely dangerous. The bay, as well as the lush mountains that envelop it, provides an extra barrier of natural protection that makes puerto vallarta one of the safest. The last hurricane to directly hit puerto vallarta was hurricane kenna in 2002.
Puerto vallarta, jalisco, mexico monthly weather accuweather. Thus even during the rainy season puerto vallartas weather tends to be mild compared to other areas along the mexican pacific coast. If you are, the area has enjoyed protection from hurricanes partly due to the sierra madre occidental mountain range and banderas bay which acts as a natural barrier to deter hurricanes from entering the area. Potentially catastrophic hurricane willa takes aim at. This specific geography results in hurricanes rarely striking the area. Located on the pacific coast, this area is generally protected from damaging storms. Keep in mind that tourist season begins to perk up again once november. Puerto vallarta is virtually immune from hurricanes. Things to do in puerto vallarta puerto vallarta travel forum puerto vallarta photos. The rains ward off a sizable chunk of the tourist hoards, lowering prices and placating high seasons busyness. My husband and i have recently retired and have been going to mexico for a number of years. The best time to find great deals for puerto vallarta travel is near the low season, but not exactly in the middle of it. Puerto vallarta one of the safest places to visit on mexicos during hurricane season, which typically runs from june through november. If you are planning on traveling to mexico during the summer, consider a visit to puerto vallarta.
The major resort area of puerto vallarta is under a tropical storm warning as it is expected to face gusty winds, heavy rain and some flooding but not under a. Get the monthly weather forecast for puerto vallarta, jalisco, mexico, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. At the start of the 2018 hurricane season in the eastern pacific, the state civil protection unit in puerto vallarta, jalisco, are ready to start with preventive actions to safeguard the integrity of the population and tourists. Only once in the past 35 years has puerto vallarta experienced damage from a hurricane. But i found out that a huge hurricane landed on pv in october 2002.
The storm will quickly weaken over the next 24 hours as. Hurricanes do come up the coast of mexico but puerto vallarta sits on a bay with the sierra madre mountains that shelter it. The grand mayan reopened about six months after hurricane odile mexicos hurricane season runs from june 1 to november 30, but the country is at its highest risk of strong storms from august through october. As one of the most sheltered areas along mexicos stunning pacific coast, traveling during hurricane season, usually spanning from june until november, poses little risk. In the resort town of puerto vallarta, jalisco governor aristoteles sandoval on monday ordered the evacuation of. Puerto vallarta is near the bay of banderas and hurricanes dont come into the bay. The jungle is still green and lush from the rainy season. I suggested puerto vallarta because its on the pacific side. The junglecovered mountains and the shape of the bay naturally help shield puerto vallarta from approaching storms.
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