Mexico in the summer?
 

Okay, as big of a tourist spot as Mexico is, I feel a bit silly asking this question. But I've never been, and was thinking about going next summer with some friends - late June, mid- July, something like that. But then I got to reading and it says that it's rainy and chance of hurricanes during that time.

Are there places in Mexico I can go that would avoid this during the summer, but still be enjoyable?

Thanks!

Hurricanes pretty much only effect on the Caribbean side.

Any where inland up in the mountains would be cooler. There are loads of lovely colonial cities you could visit.

Another option is west coast resort cities like Puerto Vallarta. It would be hot and with some chance of rain, but it usually comes in spurts or at night, not like it pours all day long. And there's less tourists then during the winter high season.

All depends where you go- ranges from scorhing hot in the northern deserts and some beach areas to downright cold in the mountain areas. I was in Toluca in July, it was 65 sunny,and breezy. So it just depends, with altitude being the main factor.

Just back from San Pancho (north of PV) in August. It was very hot and we had down-pours and AMAZING thunder and lightning shows every evening during dinner. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL. The ocean was as warm as bath water. If you are able to shake off the home tension and get into the Mexico groove, you can handle any weather. Summer in Mexico is just hotter and cheaper! Listen to James Taylor's song 'Mexico'---"way down here you need a reason to move..."

Well we were thinking about the Yucatan area, or Baja - as we're hoping to kayak. So I guess the Yucatan is out because of it being on the Caribbean side? What about Baja?

We were in Playa del Carmen two Junes ago. It was hot, but not unbearable. The water is warm enough to stay in all day. If you are doing any tours you just have to be smart - more water than you think you can drink, light colored clothing, hats, sunscreen. It is dangerously hot if you are not taking care of yourself, but if you plan a little it's not bad at all! They get rain showers that time of year which breaks up the heat a little as well.

We were in Baja late September. Temperatures still in the high 90's low 100's. We were fortunate with no rain- but the humidity was high, making the temperatures feel more like Florida in the summertime. Prices are more reasonable and hotels are less crowded. Hurricanes are always a possibility-you are taking a chance-but could be lucky like us.

We always go to Mexico in the summer. Some years are hotter than others (PV in July this year was almost unbearable!)
But if you like the heat, it usually works out really well. The rains in PV are no reason not to go, they're usually really pleasant and pretty.
We've gone twice to the Cancun area in August and have been lucky to avoid hurricanes...check out weatherunderground.com and look at rain histories...

We enjoy the Mayan Riviera area of Mexico, south of Cancun and have been twice in early July and it is hot, but is bearable and the pools and ocean are wonderful at that time. We only had short periods of heavy rain for a few minutes one night each time we have been in July. The daytimes were sunny or partly cloudy. I personally am not a big fan of Cancun because it is so "Americanized" now and is party central, but the area a little further south is more like old Mexico with wonderful new all inclusive resorts. This area of Mexico is rich in culture and history and there are Mayan ruins to explore, cenotes to swim/snorkel and eco/water parks to also explore and some little towns to shop in. The Mexicans are some of the most hard working and most hospitable people we have encountered in our travels and still is one of our favorites destinations to travel to. I like the Caribbean Sea side better because the ocean is turquoise compared to the Pacific coast and the sand is cool white and not golden yellow like the Pacific side.

True it is the hurricane season in the Caribbean at this time of the year with the height of hurricane season being the month of September and the further away you go from that month the less likely you are to experience a hurricane, but there is still a possibility. Here is a weather website that will give you historical weather averages for each month of the year. Just type in Mexico in the window and go from there to the city/town you want to research. With this website you have an idea of what to expect in the way of temperatures, rainfall, etc. for the area you are thinking of going in the month you are thinking of going. http://www.weatherbase.com/ 8-)

The Colonial Cities in the mountains are wonderful June - October with LaJolla-like weather.
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Hi,
The Caribbean side of Mexico is great for water and beach. June and July are hot but I'm from Texas so I like hot. Actually summer is my favorite time to go to Mexico as the water seems calmer. As for hurricanes--well, this season has sort of scared us I guess but we just make plans and see what happens.

just one more comment -- Cancun was definitely more comfortable temp wise than Playa del Carmen in the summer, though only by a few degrees...

Here's second to Mikemo's recommendation of the colonial cities. The kayaking part is the only thing that I would have to research. Last Aug when the Midwest was sizzling, it was La Jolla October, as somone said, in Queretero, San Miguel de Allende. Consider beautiful Morelia and Valle de Bravo, which is beside a lake. These areas in the mountains are beautiful and the weather is perfect.

I have not explored the area near Queretaro of the missions to know if there is water around there, but there would be places to hike, I am sure.

sounds like a lot of great info! Thanks you guys! everyone says "hot" but what do you mean? i lived in vegas for 2 years so "hot" might be different than what you're saying...

Everyone didn't say hot. For example- from my experience- Mexico City maybe 65-80, Cuernavaca maybe 70-85, Toluca maybe 50-70, Oaxaca maybe 60-80, Puebla maybe 55-75 the list could goes on. There are lots of colonial cities from 4500-8000 feet that will be most pleasant and for you, if you lived in Vegas, downright cold.

Try this website for historical monthly weather averages. Just type in the city or Country in the window and go from there. For Mayan Riviera/Playa del Carmen area type in Cancun.

http://www.weatherbase.com/