Best time to visit The Yucatán Gulf Coast
The best time to visit the Yucatán Gulf Coast is usually January, February and March, when a typical day grades A, A and A. August and September are the weakest (B and B+). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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The Yucatán Gulf Coast month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A | 82°F | 76°F | 23% | 2.2 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| February | A | 85°F | 76°F | 19% | 2.1 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| March | A | 89°F | 79°F | 16% | 2.1 ft | Busy | Very low |
| April | A- | 92°F | 80°F | 13% | 2.2 ft | Busy | Very low |
| May | B+ | 94°F | 84°F | 19% | 1.9 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| June | A- | 93°F | 85°F | 52% | 1.6 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| July | B+ | 92°F | 86°F | 46% | 1.3 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| August | B | 91°F | 88°F | 65% | 1.3 ft | Very busy | Moderate |
| September | B+ | 90°F | 88°F | 66% | 1.2 ft | Moderate | High |
| October | A- | 87°F | 84°F | 52% | 1.9 ft | Moderate | Low |
| November | A- | 85°F | 81°F | 43% | 1.8 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| December | A- | 83°F | 78°F | 28% | 1.9 ft | Busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 34 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in the Yucatán Gulf Coast
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
- Hotel Las Dunas Jan ASatC+SunB-MonB-TueB-WedB
- Hotel Villa de Pescadores Jan ASatC+SunC+MonCTueC+WedC
- Hotel Tucan Siho Playa Jan ASatC+SunC-MonDTueC+WedB
- Paraíso Beach Jan ASatB-SunDMonDTueC+WedB-
- Sisal Beach Hotels Jan ASatD+SunD+MonDTueCWedC
- Celestún Beach Hotels Jan ASatC-SunD+MonDTueC+WedC+
- Hotel Xixim Mundo Imperial Jan ASatC-SunD+MonDTueC+WedC+
- Hotel Manglares Jan ASatC-SunD+MonDTueC+WedC+
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- The best time to visit the Yucatán Gulf Coast is usually January, February and March, when a typical day grades A, A and A. August and September are the weakest (B and B+). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in July and August (US summer school break, Mexico summer vacation and Independence Day (US)). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 88°F) and coolest in January and February (about 76°F).