Is there a chance of a hurricane in Mexico in October?


Is there a chance of a hurricane in Mexico in October? Hurricane season in Cancun spans June to November, with a higher likelihood of storms from August to October. Fortunately, hurricanes are rare.


Where is hurricane season in October?

If you're going to get a storm in October, it's usually near the Eastern Seaboard or in the Gulf of Mexico or Caribbean.


How bad is hurricane season going to be in 2023?

NOAA's update to the 2023 outlook — which covers the entire six-month hurricane season that ends on Nov. 30 — calls for 14-21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater), of which 6-11 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater). Of those, 2-5 could become major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater).


Is October a busy hurricane month?

The busiest time for tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin runs from mid-August through October, with September 10 being the peak of hurricane season. Hurricane season runs until November 30.


Is it worth going to Mexico in October?

October is the end of Mexico's rainy season, but the threat of hurricanes still looms. Weather is cooler though, making this generally a nice time to visit, with few crowds. Events to check out: The Festival Cervantino, held in Guanajuato every October, is one of the country's most celebrated cultural festivals.


What places in Mexico are not affected by hurricanes?

There are big differences in climate between the four major resort areas of Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Rosarito. Rosarito is the only area where there are no hurricanes.