I purchased a timeshare in late October thinking that the chances of having a strong hurricane hit Cancun would be small. September is still low season in Cancun, and it’s also still hurricane season, so keep safe and keep informed. I also follow Mike’s Weather Page on Facebook when Hurricanes in Cancun are forecast. The area has seen only two in the past 30 years. But hurricane season in Cancun and Riviera Maya doesn’t have to be something to schedule your vacation around. For another, the weather is mild—less humid, though a bit rainier once you pass September. Hurricanes really are not common, every year it seems the National Hurricane Center predicts a busy hurricane season. Additionally, they  provided support and comfort, not only to each other, but to the thousands of tourists ‘trapped’ in Cancun due to the closure of Cancun Airport. Hurricane season in Cancun spans June to November, with a higher likelihood of storms from August to October. You may also be able to find better rates on accommodations and airfare as well. With that said, hurricanes are very rare in Cancun. For one thing, the risk of a hurricane actually hitting is very low. I've looked at weather charts for that time of year and historically hurricane season is from Sept to end of Nov. Last year the longest cold spell was from Nov. 13 -Dec 2. Life N Cancun--I agree. Create unforgettable memories in Cancun by embarking on the adventure of a lifetime with our wide selection of world-class tours! This is the last true month of hurricane season, though storms are rare in Cancun. Hurricane Delta is the 25th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, and despite an already very active season, it is setting itself apart from the others in very big ways. Your friend is correct. (Average Max Temperature: 31°C, Average Rainfall: 157mm, Days with Rain: 11, Ocean Temperature: 28°C.) More often than not that hasn’t materialized in Cancun. November 30 marked the end of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season for the Cancun, Riviera Maya region. Hurricane season in Mexico officially lasts from the beginning of June through the end of November, but you're at greatest risk of encountering a hurricane between the months of August and October. 80 km/h) on the coast. This was a huge storm by anyone’s measure and the efforts of the people of Cancun were truly remarkable. Track local tropical storms and hurricane activity near Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico, with AccuWeather's Localized Hurricane Tracker. The Cancun hurricane season is the same as the Atlantic season. Hurricanes and tropical storms can affect weather on the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan Peninsula , the Gulf Coast, and the Pacific Coast . From June to November, Cancun and all the state is on hurricane season. September in Cancun. Fortunately, hurricanes are rare. The chances of a hurricane hitting Cancun are small, but it is still a possibility to be aware of. They were clearing fallen debris, unblocking drains, repairing what they could. In August 2008 Gustav came close but in the end this one also turned out to be a lot of fuss about nothing. In the case of Hurricane Wilma in 2005 guests of Temptation Resort stayed in emergency accommodation at a local school for 4 days. Hurricanes don’t hit Cancun every year, far from it. It’s important to note that Tropical Storms don’t always develop into hurricanes. Nevertheless, the weather in the Mexican Caribbean is split into a dry season and a rainy season. Unfortunately this wasn’t too successful and most of the sand washed away again within a year. de C.V., All Rights Reserved. Hurricane Delta, a Category 4, takes aim at Cancun before heading to Louisiana Delta is the ninth hurricane in the Atlantic so far this season. In 1988, Hurricane Gilbert was declared the second most intense hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic basin. Alcohol service may be stopped. Shops, bars and restaurants suffered flooding and structural damage. Your chances of being affected really are slim, but not impossible.