Hotel Petit Lafitte beach & sargassum forecast
Playa del Carmen, MX · Riviera Maya, Mexico · 20.665, -87.031
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Also listed as Petit Lafitte Beach Front Hotel & Bungalows.
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Questions about Hotel Petit Lafitte
Does Playa del Carmen get sargassum (seaweed)?
Yes, in season. At Hotel Petit Lafitte the typical-year risk is moderate or higher from February to September and peaks in July (high). How much lands varies a lot by year, wind and currents.
What are the worst and best months for seaweed at Hotel Petit Lafitte?
Worst: May through July, when heavy seaweed is most likely. Best: October through January, when the risk is usually low.
How warm is the water at Hotel Petit Lafitte?
About 86°F in October. The sea is warmest in September (about 87°F) and coolest in February (about 80°F).
When is the best time to visit Hotel Petit Lafitte?
For warm water, low seaweed and dry weather, aim for January and December. January is usually the quietest of the two, with about 14 rainy days and a sea near 81°F; seaweed risk is very low.
Does Hotel Petit Lafitte have a sargassum barrier or beach cleanup?
Veabird doesn't track barriers hotel by hotel; this is what the Riviera Maya area does. Offshore barriers in Riviera Maya: floating barriers along portions of Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Tulum; coverage varies by season. Resort crews: Resorts employ dedicated sargassum crews, some with private barriers. Typical clearing time: same-day, but can be overwhelmed at peak.
When is hurricane season in Riviera Maya?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November and peaks around September. Veabird rates the storm risk in Riviera Maya as moderate compared with the other beaches it covers; flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak months.
What guests say about Petit Lafitte Beach Front Hotel & Bungalows
Guests like Beachfront location and peaceful atmosphere · Friendly, warm and helpful staff · Beautiful setting with greenery and bungalows · Pool and quiet beach ambiance
Watch for Sea affected by rocks and sargassum — not ideal for swimming · Some staff solicit tips in restaurants · Hotel showing signs of age; maintenance needed · Occasional room issues: clogged drains or no hot water
- Cleanliness
8.6 - Service
9.6 - Location
9.2 - Room Quality
8.3 - Amenities
9.2 - Value for Money
8.1 - Food and Beverage
8.6 - Overall Experience
9.6
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Sargassum season at Hotel Petit Lafitte
Sargassum risk at Hotel Petit Lafitte typically peaks around July (high: moderate or heavier seaweed on the beach in an estimated 66% of weeks). Months most likely to see heavy seaweed: May, June and July. Lowest-risk months: January, October, November and December. Actual landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; check the live conditions above.
Estimated share of weeks in each month with moderate or heavier seaweed on the beach. Veabird takes the landing season seen on Quintana Roo's beaches (a Puerto Morelos beach camera, 2015–2020, and the Mexican Navy's beach alerts, 2022–2026) and scales it by how often NOAA AOML satellites see notable seaweed within about 20 km of this stretch of coast: 76% of weeks here on average, against 54% off Quintana Roo, so the full season applies. The satellite share (2016–2024, the top fifth of all coast-weeks, adjusted for this beach's exposure of 89%) measures seaweed offshore, not on the sand: off the Riviera Maya it reads high even in winter, when little lands. Very low under 10%, Low 10–24%, Moderate 25–44%, High 45–69%, Very high 70%+. Beach faces 121°; onshore winds from that direction push seaweed ashore. The satellite record as open data.
Weather, water & seaweed by month at Hotel Petit Lafitte
Average highs run from about 80°F in January to 89°F in July and August. The sea is warmest in September (about 87°F) and coolest in February (about 80°F). February and April are usually the driest, with about 10 rainy days each; September is the wettest, with about 23 rainy days. Seaweed risk is usually lowest in October and highest in July.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days | Sargassum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°F | 81°F | 14 | Very low |
| Feb | 81°F | 80°F | 10 | Moderate |
| Mar | 84°F | 81°F | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 85°F | 82°F | 10 | Moderate |
| May | 88°F | 84°F | 14 | High |
| Jun | 87°F | 85°F | 21 | High |
| Jul | 89°F | 86°F | 18 | High |
| Aug | 89°F | 86°F | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 88°F | 87°F | 23 | Moderate |
| Oct | 86°F | 86°F | 22 | Very low |
| Nov | 83°F | 84°F | 18 | Very low |
| Dec | 81°F | 82°F | 14 | Very low |
Monthly averages from 6 years of ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo) for this area's 0.5° grid cell; rainy days have at least 1 mm (0.04 in). Sargassum is the typical-year estimate described above. Any given year can differ.
Cleanup & barriers
- Offshore barriers
- Floating barriers along portions of Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Tulum; coverage varies by season.
- Public cleanup
- SEMAR vessels, municipal and hotel crews; heaviest-hit region on this list.
- Resort crews
- Resorts employ dedicated sargassum crews, some with private barriers.
- Typical clearing time
- same-day, but can be overwhelmed at peak
Safety notes
US State Dept: Quintana Roo, Level 2 (exercise increased caution)
- Sargassum peaks May–Aug; decomposing mats release hydrogen sulfide (avoid heavy piles).
- Cenote/snorkel operators vary in safety standards.
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Playa del Carmen, MX
- Tulum ruins
- Xcaret & Xel-Há parks
- Cenotes (Dos Ojos, Gran Cenote)
- Cozumel reefs
- Sian Ka'an Biosphere
Fly in for the best beach days
Suggested dates fall in October, typically the lowest-seaweed month ahead for Hotel Petit Lafitte. Change them to match the live forecast above.
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Nearest airports
- Cancún Intl (CUN), ~44 km
- Tulum Intl (TQO), ~87 km
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