One of the first things we did, was taking a day trip to cozumel the tropical island is quite small and can be explored well in one full day, taking a trip all around it by a scooter or a rental car. But hurricanes and tropical storms affect the weather for many hundreds of miles around them. Kuutsmil is an island and municipality in the caribbean sea off the eastern coast of mexicos yucatan peninsula, opposite playa del carmen. Twentyone hours later, rina strengthened to the 6th hurricane of the atlantic season. Hurricane franklin brought heavy rain to mexico recap the. Passengers on that voyage will get a 30 percent refund on the cruise fare paid and 50 percent future cruise credit. Is it safe to visit cozumel 2020 weather, crime, covid. Tropical storm franklin to become the atlantic basins. Aug 10, 2017 franklin made landfall a second time in mexico as the first hurricane of the 2017 atlantic season before weakening to a tropical storm. I know that the season doesnt end until the end of november, but i was wondering if you often have problems.
The truth is, there is not too much to worry about due to the preparedness of the area and the infrequent event of a hurricane. Are some destinations in mexico better protected from storms and hurricanes than others. This peak season is naturally the most expensive time to visit, with tourists setting their sights on cozumels snowfree weather reports. Best time to go scuba diving in cozumel, mexico there is no bad time to go scuba diving in cozumel. April and may are also outside of hurricane season. The hurricane also caused significant damage in cozumel and isla mujeres. Jun 22, 2017 cozumel hurricane season 2017 hurricane preparedness. Don francisco, the founder of the project, had the dream to retire in a pearl farm and his goal was to provide his family with a better future and.
Cozumel is one of mexicos most popular destinations for tourists, particularly with the cruise set. The tourist resorts of cancun, playa del carmen and cozumel are at risk from the storm. This is a wicked 4star deal, including a generous breakfast buffet and free wifi all over the estate. Laura wilkinson, may 30, 2019 may 30, 2019, nature, 2019 cozumel hurricane season, cozumel hurricanes, cozumel weather, 0 june 1 marks the official start of caribbean hurricane season. Hurricane franklin brought heavy rain to mexico recap. Hurricanes and tropical storms october 2011 state of the climate. After becoming the atlantic basins first hurricane of 2017 over the bay of campeche, franklin made landfall around midnight cdt thursday in the mexican state of veracruz as a category 1 hurricane. Cancun hurricane season best advice for 2020 cancuncare. The ship will sail a fivenight itinerary to costa maya and cozumel, mexico. Enjoy your cozumel honeymoon between december to april, when the weather is at its best. The island was struck directly by two category 4 hurricanes during the. Specifically interested in any damage done by nate before it became a tropical storm. The biggest worry for home owners and people living next to the warm ocean is a hurricane. Aug 30, 2019 in mexico, tropical and hurricaneforce storms are most prevalent between july and october the hottest months of the year with september and october usually the most active months.
Many times, cat 23 hurricanes that blow 90125 miles to the north and the south of the island do little more than create wind and dark. Cancun and cozumel were also given about a 50% chance of seeing tropical. Hurricanes and tropical storms can affect weather on the. I came back to cozumel for a 3rd time in may, 2018 and absolutely loved my third visit. Hurricanes and tropical storms can affect weather on the caribbean coast of. Youll get the benefit of post hurricane season breezes, plus the hotel prices are reasonable.
Tropical storm nate was expected to strengthen into a hurricane. 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. Only once were we even slightly affected by a hurricane, we caught the last flight out of the airport before a hurricane once in the virgin islands about 10 years ago. The storm should just be passing through at the moment.
It lasts from the beginning of june to the end of october. Tropical storm franklin to become the atlantic basins first. In 2005, the atlantic hurricane season struck cozumel with unprecedented fury. As the storm passed over the rugged terrain of western mexico, it quickly. Hurricane maria 2017 mg hypothetical hurricanes wiki fandom. It really changed my view of the island, especially the new dive shop i dove with.
In 1996, the government of mexico also established the cozumel reefs national marine park. May 30, 2016 in 2005, the atlantic hurricane season struck cozumel with unprecedented fury. Laura continues to be the bane of her traditional mexican motherinlaws existence. The truth is, there is not too much to worry about due to the. Aug 11, 2017 after becoming the atlantic basins first hurricane of 2017 over the bay of campeche, franklin made landfall around midnight cdt thursday in the mexican state of veracruz as a category 1 hurricane. The cancun hurricane season is the same as the atlantic season. A hurricane may not hit cozumel or even come close. Is it safe to travel to mexico during hurricane season. Carnival breeze hurricane harvey cruise, august 2028. First hurricane of the 2017 atlantic season hits mexico. In this issue of the cozumel sun news, consumer protection in cozumel, a message to visitors from profeco, and in auritas corner, isla cozumel social network information, smart traveler enrollment program, mexico travel warning in cozumel. For cozumel, rainfall historically spikes briefly in june to nearly eight inches and drops to about five inches in july and nearly six inches in august. Franklin is the sixth named storm of the 2017 atlantic hurricane season. Get the monthly weather forecast for cozumel, quintana roo, mexico, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead.
A day trip to cozumel mexico in a thunderstorm the. I was on the island when a hurricane passed by 100 or 150 miles to the east. Hi, heading down to the iberostar in cozumal on the 14th of october, and am wondering if anyone down there can tell me what kind of shape the recent spate of storms has left the island in. September is a month with several significant religious and national holidays. Hurricanes and tropical storms can affect weather on the caribbean coast of the yucatan peninsula, the gulf coast, and the pacific coast. What happens in cancun when a hurricane is predicted. Apr, 2020 cozumels high season runs from march to june, which is when tourism numbers peak.
Were planning on doing some diving and any insights as to conditions would be greatly appreciated. Sep 02, 2017 carnival breeze hurricane harvey cruise, august 2028, 2017 part 19 cozumel, mexico. Cdt monday night near pulticub, mexico, about 180 miles southsouthwest. Included in a series of informative pdfs, is information on the early warning system in place in our area in. Youll get the benefit of post hurricaneseason breezes, plus the hotel prices are reasonable. Hurricane watch for cancun, cozumel mexico news daily. With flights canceled, cruise lines adjust routes to keep. It churned in the caribbean sea before striking cancun and cozumel, mexico. Preparing for hurricane season in cancun and riviera maya hurricanes are phenomena that can be foreseen and prepared for. Cozumel hurricane season 2017 hurricane preparedness. The states tourist cities of cancun and cozumel were spared the worst of the storm, but it wreaked havoc in the state capital.
Prices are higher in the winter and spring, so if its a budget youre looking for, consider visiting in may or june, when weather is still on. In mexico, tropical and hurricaneforce storms are most prevalent between july and october the hottest months of the year with september and october usually the most active months. The island was struck directly by two category 4 hurricanes during the 2005 atlantic hurricane season. Cancun and cozumel are under tropical storm warnings. Cozumel often experiences spikes in rainfall as a result. Hurricane season 2017 in mexico mexico luxury properties. Cozumel is a mexican island in the caribbean sea that blends beautiful whitesand beaches with a dense jungle interior. This issue of the cozumel sun is all about hurricane season, the. The atlantic hurricane season runs from june 1 to november 30 with the peak period from early august through the end of october. The storm reached hurricane status the same day that noaas climate prediction center. Cozumel hurricane season the cozumel hurricane season is the worst time to go for obvious reasons. Keep in mind, that just because a hurricane is near, it doesnt mean your vacation will be ruined. However, hurricane season along both of mexicos coasts and nearby islands begins in summer and early fall, lasting from as early as june through the end of november, and with an increased chance of hurricanes in august and october. The eye of the storm passed south of the island, and the highest winds came from the northeast the far, windward side.
The weather companys primary journalistic mission is to report. One of the first things we did, was taking a day trip to cozumel the tropical island is quite small and. Average high temps this time of year hover in the mid80s. Cozumel, quintana roo, mexico monthly weather accuweather. Hurricane maria 2017 mg hypothetical hurricanes wiki. The atlantic basin includes the entire atlantic ocean, the caribbean sea, and the gulf of mexico. People will no doubt remind you about hurricanes and the dangers when you move to playa del carmen.
Our itinerary is miami cozumel mahogany bay belize grand cayman miami. Tomorrow will be a better estimate if any damage occurred. The highest chance of a hurricane occurring is in september and october with a slightly lower chance in august. Sep 16, 2017 in 1996, the government of mexico also established the cozumel reefs national marine park. Carnival breeze hurricane harvey cruise, august 2028, 2017. Tropical storm franklin forms in western caribbean, hurricane watches posted for mexico. The annual caribbean hurricane season begins june 1 and ends nov. Jump forward now to 2015 and few reminders remain of hurricane wilma. The storm reached hurricane status the same day that noaas climate prediction center issued its updated atlantic hurricane season outlook. The effects of hurricane dean in mexico were more severe than anywhere else in the storms path. What are the chances that the hurricane season will be still going full force by then. Best times to visit tulum the best time to visit tulum is between november and december.
Tropical storm franklin makes landfall on mexicos yucatan. Is it safe to visit cozumel 2020 weather, crime, covid19. The temperatures are pretty consistent throughout the year with daily highs ranging between 2832c 8290f and daily lows hovering around 2023c 6873f. Hurricane season in mexico officially lasts from the beginning of june through the end of november, but youre at most risk of encountering a hurricane between august and october. During our 3 month mexico trip, we decided to spend a month living in playa del carmen to properly explore the surrounding quintana roo area. Though the official atlantic hurricane season runs from june through november.
I dont think you have anything to worry about from nate. Hurricane dean, the most intense storm of the 2007 atlantic hurricane season. For nearly three days, wilma devastated the island with hurricaneforce winds. This really depends on both the strength of the hurricane. While the covid19 outbreak is currently making it unsafe to travel anywhere, cozumel has previously received. We have traveled to various places during hurricane season once or twice a year almost every year since 2001. Franklin hits mexico as first hurricane of 2017 travel. Oct 26, 2017 hurricane maria was a very intense hurricane that caused severe damage throughout the caribbean, mexico, and usa. The incidence of hurricaneforce storms diminish materially.
Cdt monday night near pulticub, mexico, about 180 miles southsouthwest of cozumel. Having a hurricane threaten your vacation is never fun. My husband and i are heading on a cruise this october for his birthday but now im reading that were heading out in hurricane season as you can imagine im now scared. The suites are all equipped with air conditioning and cable tv, and there is a nice outdoor pool waiting for you. The storm formed very late in the season, and was one of the strongest october hurricanes. Tropical storm franklin nears mexicos yucatan peninsula. Franklin made landfall a second time in mexico as the first hurricane of the 2017 atlantic season before weakening to a tropical storm. The popular casa mexicana cozumel offers lovely double rooms for just. Just to give some perspective though, at the time of writing, the last major. Maria caused billions of dollars in damage with flooding, and strong winds. A tropical storm warning and a hurricane watch have been posted for part of the yucatan peninsula including cancun and cozumel for tropical storm nate. Just to give some perspective though, at the time of writing, the last major hurricane to hit the region was more than 10 years ago. This issue of the cozumel sun is all about hurricane season, the 2018 predictions, and hurricane preparation.
Specifically interested in any damage done by nate before. A day trip to cozumel mexico in a thunderstorm the travel leaf. Franklin is now heading for a second landfall in mexico. What to do when a hurricane comes to playa del carmen. Sep 11, 2019 during our 3 month mexico trip, we decided to spend a month living in playa del carmen to properly explore the surrounding quintana roo area. Carnival breeze hurricane harvey cruise, august 2028, 2017 part 19 cozumel, mexico. Cozumal and nate storm damage 2017 cozumel forum tripadvisor.
The incidence of hurricaneforce storms diminish materially when temperatures cool down from november onward. Tropical storm franklin forms in western caribbean, hurricane. Hurricane maria was a very intense hurricane that caused severe damage throughout the caribbean, mexico, and usa. Rainy season runs from may through october, with the worst of ithurricane seasonfrom june to october. Hurricane mexico was a rare and devastating category 5 storm, striking the pacific coast with 261 kmh winds, and leaving between 1,000 and 2,000 dead. Maria was the first hurricane to reach category 5 status in october since wilma in 2005. More than half of all of the countrys cruise arrivals docked in cozumel in 2018. The cozumel pearl farm is a family owned project that began operations in 2001, located on the north side of cozumel island in quintana roo, mexico is considered the only pearl farm in the caribbean. Unlike many places in the world we have relatively few worries about natural. It is separated from the mainland by cozumel channel and is close to the yucatan channel. During the beginning of august, franklin became the first hurricane of the 2017 atlantic hurricane season, eventually making landfall along the gulf coast of mexico. Tropical storm nate expected to hit gulf coast as a hurricane the. Rainfall in the caribbean gradually increases during the summer and reaches a high point in september and october. Like many other areas of mexico, cozumel is a relatively safe destination for tourists to visit.