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. Hurricane maria was a very intense hurricane that caused severe damage throughout the caribbean, mexico, and usa. Get the monthly weather forecast for cozumel, quintana roo, mexico, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Kuutsmil is an island and municipality in the caribbean sea off the eastern coast of mexicos yucatan peninsula, opposite playa del carmen. April and may are also outside of hurricane season. The truth is, there is not too much to worry about due to the.
The island was struck directly by two category 4 hurricanes during the. Franklin is now heading for a second landfall in mexico. The cancun hurricane season is the same as the atlantic season. This peak season is naturally the most expensive time to visit, with tourists setting their sights on cozumels snowfree weather reports. 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. I came back to cozumel for a 3rd time in may, 2018 and absolutely loved my third visit.
The states tourist cities of cancun and cozumel were spared the worst of the storm, but it wreaked havoc in the state capital. Like many other areas of mexico, cozumel is a relatively safe destination for tourists to visit. A day trip to cozumel mexico in a thunderstorm the travel leaf. Jun 22, 2017 cozumel hurricane season 2017 hurricane preparedness. Cozumel is one of mexicos most popular destinations for tourists, particularly with the cruise set. September is a month with several significant religious and national holidays. Cozumel hurricane season the cozumel hurricane season is the worst time to go for obvious reasons. Our itinerary is miami cozumel mahogany bay belize grand cayman miami. The highest chance of a hurricane occurring is in september and october with a slightly lower chance in august. Youll get the benefit of post hurricaneseason breezes, plus the hotel prices are reasonable. Carnival breeze hurricane harvey cruise, august 2028. Franklin is the sixth named storm of the 2017 atlantic hurricane season. 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. Cdt monday night near pulticub, mexico, about 180 miles southsouthwest of cozumel.
What are the chances that the hurricane season will be still going full force by then. More than half of all of the countrys cruise arrivals docked in cozumel in 2018. For nearly three days, wilma devastated the island with hurricaneforce winds. Hurricanes and tropical storms can affect weather on the.
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. Cozumal and nate storm damage 2017 cozumel forum tripadvisor. Hurricane watch for cancun, cozumel mexico news daily. This is a wicked 4star deal, including a generous breakfast buffet and free wifi all over the estate. Hurricane franklin brought heavy rain to mexico recap the. Best time to go scuba diving in cozumel, mexico there is no bad time to go scuba diving in cozumel. 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. The tourist resorts of cancun, playa del carmen and cozumel are at risk from the storm. It really changed my view of the island, especially the new dive shop i dove with. Were planning on doing some diving and any insights as to conditions would be greatly appreciated. The atlantic hurricane season runs from june 1 to november 30 with the peak period from early august through the end of october. The island was struck directly by two category 4 hurricanes during the 2005 atlantic hurricane season. In 1996, the government of mexico also established the cozumel reefs national marine park. While the covid19 outbreak is currently making it unsafe to travel anywhere, cozumel has previously received.
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. Jump forward now to 2015 and few reminders remain of hurricane wilma. Franklin hits mexico as first hurricane of 2017 travel. 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. Are some destinations in mexico better protected from storms and hurricanes than others. 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. What to do when a hurricane comes to playa del carmen. Tropical storm franklin to become the atlantic basins first. The eye of the storm passed south of the island, and the highest winds came from the northeast the far, windward side. A day trip to cozumel mexico in a thunderstorm the. This really depends on both the strength of the hurricane. The hurricane also caused significant damage in cozumel and isla mujeres.
This peak season is naturally the most expensive time to visit, with tourists setting their sights on cozumel s snowfree weather reports. This issue of the cozumel sun is all about hurricane season, the. 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. In 2005, the atlantic hurricane season struck cozumel with unprecedented fury. But hurricanes and tropical storms affect the weather for many hundreds of miles around them. 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.
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. Hurricane central franklins first landfall franklin made its first landfall as a tropical storm just before 11 p. Tropical storm franklin forms in western caribbean, hurricane watches posted for mexico. Laura continues to be the bane of her traditional mexican motherinlaws existence. Cancun and cozumel were also given about a 50% chance of seeing tropical. The storm should just be passing through at the moment. Rainy season runs from may through october, with the worst of ithurricane seasonfrom june to october. Sep 02, 2017 carnival breeze hurricane harvey cruise, august 2028, 2017 part 19 cozumel, mexico.
It is separated from the mainland by cozumel channel and is close to the yucatan channel. The suites are all equipped with air conditioning and cable tv, and there is a nice outdoor pool waiting for you. Though the official atlantic hurricane season runs from june through november. Apr, 2020 cozumels high season runs from march to june, which is when tourism numbers peak. 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. Preparing for hurricane season in cancun and riviera maya hurricanes are phenomena that can be foreseen and prepared for. Best times to visit tulum the best time to visit tulum is between november and december. 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.
Tropical storm nate formed edt thursday morning in the southwestern. Is it safe to travel to mexico during hurricane season. We have traveled to various places during hurricane season once or twice a year almost every year since 2001. With flights canceled, cruise lines adjust routes to keep. May 30, 2016 in 2005, the atlantic hurricane season struck cozumel with unprecedented fury. The incidence of hurricaneforce storms diminish materially. Keep in mind, that just because a hurricane is near, it doesnt mean your vacation will be ruined.
The storm formed very late in the season, and was one of the strongest october hurricanes. 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. Unlike many places in the world we have relatively few worries about natural. Cozumel is a mexican island in the caribbean sea that blends beautiful whitesand beaches with a dense jungle interior. I was on the island when a hurricane passed by 100 or 150 miles to the east. Just to give some perspective though, at the time of writing, the last major. 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. I dont think you have anything to worry about from nate.
Having a hurricane threaten your vacation is never fun. Tropical storm franklin to become the atlantic basins. Tropical storm franklin nears mexicos yucatan peninsula. Hurricanes and tropical storms october 2011 state of the climate. One of the first things we did, was taking a day trip to cozumel the tropical island is quite small and. Is it safe to visit cozumel 2020 weather, crime, covid. 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.
Specifically interested in any damage done by nate before it became a tropical storm. Cozumel, quintana roo, mexico monthly weather accuweather. Tropical storm nate expected to hit gulf coast as a hurricane the. 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. Is it safe to visit cozumel 2020 weather, crime, covid19. 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. Carnival breeze hurricane harvey cruise, august 2028, 2017. 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.
Tropical storm franklin makes landfall on mexicos yucatan. Included in a series of informative pdfs, is information on the early warning system in place in our area in. Maria was the first hurricane to reach category 5 status in october since wilma in 2005. The annual caribbean hurricane season begins june 1 and ends nov. Hurricane dean, the most intense storm of the 2007 atlantic hurricane season. A hurricane may not hit cozumel or even come close. Hurricane maria 2017 mg hypothetical hurricanes wiki. The popular casa mexicana cozumel offers lovely double rooms for just. Carnival breeze hurricane harvey cruise, august 2028, 2017 part 19 cozumel, mexico. Tropical storm nate was expected to strengthen into a hurricane.
The weather companys primary journalistic mission is to report. Twentyone hours later, rina strengthened to the 6th hurricane of the atlantic season. The island suffered direct hits from two category 4 tropical storms wilma and emily. What happens in cancun when a hurricane is predicted. 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. Cdt monday night near pulticub, mexico, about 180 miles southsouthwest. Cozumel often experiences spikes in rainfall as a result. The storm reached hurricane status the same day that noaas climate prediction center issued its updated atlantic hurricane season outlook. Rainfall in the caribbean gradually increases during the summer and reaches a high point in september and october. 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. Average high temps this time of year hover in the mid80s. Tropical storm franklin forms in western caribbean, hurricane. It churned in the caribbean sea before striking cancun and cozumel, mexico.
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. 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. Inland destinations may get substantial rain during a hurricanes. Franklin made landfall a second time in mexico as the first hurricane of the 2017 atlantic season before weakening to a tropical storm. Oct 26, 2017 hurricane maria was a very intense hurricane that caused severe damage throughout the caribbean, mexico, and usa. 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. Hurricanes and tropical storms can affect weather on the caribbean coast of the yucatan peninsula, the gulf coast, and the pacific coast. Sep 16, 2017 in 1996, the government of mexico also established the cozumel reefs national marine park.
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. Hurricane season 2017 in mexico mexico luxury properties. Tomorrow will be a better estimate if any damage occurred. 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. Youll get the benefit of post hurricane season breezes, plus the hotel prices are reasonable. Cozumel hurricane season 2017 hurricane preparedness. Cancun and cozumel are under tropical storm warnings. The effects of hurricane dean in mexico were more severe than anywhere else in the storms path. The ship will sail a fivenight itinerary to costa maya and cozumel, mexico. Maria caused billions of dollars in damage with flooding, and strong winds. Hurricane franklin brought heavy rain to mexico recap. As the storm passed over the rugged terrain of western mexico, it quickly.
Passenger numbers at cozumel airport are higher than ever, new hotels have opened, the downtown plaza has been completely remodeled, the islands largest. The incidence of hurricaneforce storms diminish materially when temperatures cool down from november onward. The temperatures are pretty consistent throughout the year with daily highs ranging between 2832c 8290f and daily lows hovering around 2023c 6873f. Hurricanes and tropical storms can affect weather on the caribbean coast of.
The atlantic basin includes the entire atlantic ocean, the caribbean sea, and the gulf of mexico. The storm reached hurricane status the same day that noaas climate prediction center. Passengers on that voyage will get a 30 percent refund on the cruise fare paid and 50 percent future cruise credit. It lasts from the beginning of june to the end of october. Hurricane maria 2017 mg hypothetical hurricanes wiki fandom. The biggest worry for home owners and people living next to the warm ocean is a hurricane.