In fact, the number of visitors in june and july the beginning of hurricane season was substantially. But dont let that stop your travel plans, as our allinclusive resort has every provision to keep you safe and entertained. Feb 20, 2018 the best time to visit cabo san lucas, mexico. I have read it is a bad year for hurricanes in mexico, is this wrong. Hurricane odile in cabo san lucas, mexico 2014 youtube. The cabo san lucas, mexico tropical storm risk chart above shows the hurricane season. Hurricane odile, the most powerful ever to strike the baja california peninsula of mexico, rammed into the luxury resorts of cabo san lucas on monday. Cabo san lucas, baja california sur, mexico monthly weather. The forecast is calling for hurricane bud to strike cabo san lucas, mexico, on thursday evening. The list of baja california peninsula hurricanes includes all of the tropical cyclones that. Muggy days combined with the highest temperatures of the year, around 34c. Hurricane lorena bearing down on cabo san lucas the weather.
Gray whales have the shortest season in cabo, from early january through late. Usually the worst that will happen is a few days of higher than usual winds and waves. Sep 16, 2017 even during hurricane season, the region is blessed with delightful weather most of the time, with the majority of the annual rainfall taking place in september. The wild canyon, an amusement park located between san jose del cabo and cabo san lucas, was 80% destroyed, including a 1,082 ft 330 m long suspension bridge. During this period, you will also have the opportunity to experience various festivals. Sounds like a long time, but in actual fact, most stormy weather occurs in. Jun 12, 2018 the atlantic hurricane season just kicked off on june 1 not that subtropical storm alberto minded that start date. Hurricane bud is seen in an infrared satellite image capture at 2 p. We are thinking about going, but im nervous about the hurricane season this year. August officially kicks off the rainy season, with 44mm of rain on average and about 75% of cloudy days. Its toward the end of hurricane season, but of course hurricanes dont look at calendars when forming. Odds of a hurricane are slim, but higher at this time of year than any other. Jun 12, 2018 the hurricane center said the storm was about 225 miles southwest of cabo corrientes, near puerto vallarta. Hurricane odile slams cabo san lucas, leaves demolished.
A hurricane season in mexico runs from june 1st to november 30th, with august through october having the strongest winds. Offshore cabo san lucas, eight fishermen were rescued. Im just curious, should i be concerned about hurricanes. My boyfriend and i are going to cabo in early october7th 14th. Hurricane maries rain caused severe flooding in downtown cabo san lucas on august 25th 2014 closing all gov offices, schools and many businesses. Hurricane bud is weakening, could hit mexico as tropical. Cabo hurricane history when is hurricane season in cabo. Cabo san lucas first beckoned to hollywoods elite in the 1970s as a luxurious reprieve from the dregs of show business. What is the likelihood of crappy weather during that time. But paul favored a more northerly track and achieved category 3 major hurricane intensity just about 300 miles southwest of cabo san lucas. Weather in august cabo san lucas message board tripadvisor. Footage from cabo san lucas as the violent cyclone smashed the city.
We were booking for the middle of september, and curious if this is a bad time. Weve been in cabo during hurricane season, but only in september. Hurricane bud is headed straight for cabo san lucas, mexico. Cabo san lucas is a mexican destination that offers a perfect combination of great weather and spectacular scenery. If you like to fish, look to come in the late summer or fall. Hurricane watch the latest updates and information on hurricane lane as it nears cabo san lucas mexico. Hurricane lorena bearing down on cabo san lucas the.
Cabo san lucas, baja california sur, mexico monthly. One of the most destructive hurricanes in cabo san lucas hurricane history. Active storm warnings from national hurricane center eebmike. Southern baja hurricane history and facts gringo gazette. Aug 26, 2014 hurricane maries rain caused severe flooding in downtown cabo san lucas on august 25th 2014 closing all gov offices, schools and many businesses.
If it appears as though any hurricane activity will be approaching the region during your vacation, be sure to comply with what local officials are asking of, which could include evacuating to areas with higher elevations. Pacific hurricane season runs from midmay to november. Get the monthly weather forecast for cabo san lucas, baja california sur, mexico, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Hurricane season cabo san lucas message board tripadvisor. Although the numbers were much lower compared to those of the high season, hundreds of thousands of tourists still visited mexico in 2015s hurricane season. Paul continued northward, passing just west of puerto san carlos, hammering the port city before. The atlantic hurricane season just kicked off on june 1 not that subtropical storm alberto minded that start date. Baja screens is the authorized distributor of phantom and defender hurricane window screens for baja california sur, mexico. Hurricanes and extreme storms during storm season rarely reach cabo, but they are most likely to happen from the middle of august through the. Heavy precipitation fell in the southern portion of the baja california peninsula, and upwards of 7 inches 18 cm fell across its path. May and early june are the best months to visit cabo san lucas, past prime winter and spring tourism season and warm enough to bask on the beaches or go snorkeling. Cabo san lucas tourism cabo san lucas accommodation cabo san lucas bed and breakfast cabo san lucas holiday rentals cabo san lucas holiday packages.
In cabo san lucas, just east of where the storm made landfall, many trees and poles were downed. I just booked a week long vacation to cabo san lucas from october 17th to the 24th. The best time to visit cabo san lucas, mexico usa today. San diegans who survived hurricane newtons damage in cabo san lucas returned to the u. Sep 20, 2019 2020 atlantic hurricane season forecast released. Expect sunny warm weather with water temperatures especially pleasant in october. Hurricane bud about 200 miles off the coast of mexico the category 3 storm is expected to weaken as it moves closer to cabo san lucas over the weekend. Areas in the central part of the peninsula sustained significant damage. This is also an ideal time to snag a good travel deal as hotel prices drop.
Hurricane season in october 2009 cabo san lucas forum. Though cabo typically only experiences tropical storms during the hurricane season, the city has seen hurricanes make landfall in the region, most notably hurricane odile in 2014. The baja california hurricane season is wet, hot, generally overcast, muggy, and, as the name suggests, carries the risk of hurricanes. Hurricane paul october 25, 2006 wednesday morning, 2. Hurricane season in the easter pacific is from may 15 to november. List of baja california peninsula hurricanes wikipedia. Find out more about our data sources more about tropical storms. Locals return from hurricanesoaked cabo san lucas nbc 7. Though cabo typically only experiences tropical storms during the hurricane season. What makes it a little unusual is that it rarely feels the impact of the annual pacific hurricane season that often sends drenching rains to places along the coast. Jun 12, 2018 an observation from the marina in cabo san lucas june 14 reported a gust to 66 mph and a mexican navy weather station located in the port of cabo san lucas reported a sustained wind of 58 mph and. The cabo san lucas marina holds a fishing tournament, while.
September is pretty much the middle of the atlantic hurricane season too. Most wrote off the late season storm as another that would wander off harmlessly along the itcz to the west. Even during hurricane season, the region is blessed with delightful weather most of the time, with the majority of the annual rainfall taking place in september. Cabo san lucas weather averages for planning holidays, mexico.
Maximum sustained winds were near 45 mph, forecasted to weaken. This is the time when the whales return to the waters off the coast during their annual migration. Last year the weather was great the 2 weeks we were there other than a brief downpour the day we arrived. Cabo and san jose del cabo have everything you need for a relaxing or active. The nhc data shows this as a category 1 storm, but remember, the peninsula wasnt even a mexican state at the time, there were no satellites and very limited data collection, putting this storm in question. Vacationing during baja california hurricane season.
If you are planning to visit cabo san lucas for watching the whales then you must visit during the december to april period. Click on banner for 10 day forecast click on banner for 10 day forecast click on banner for 10 day forecast. We are looking at october or november for our trip to cabo. Is it safe to travel to mexico during hurricane season. Dry season cabo san lucas has distinct wet and dry seasons, and the dry season is pretty close to bone dry.
Removable storm panels are made of a variety of materials. Powerful winds destroyed our hotel lobby while we ran for cover. Unsurprisingly, this hurricane season in general is expected to be busy, and now theres a major hurricane churning in the pacific. While the east pacific hurricane season begins on may 15 and runs through to. As a result, the baja california hurricane season is the quietest time of year on cabo san lucas s tourist calendar. Im about ready to book my trip to cabo for the first time and im thinking of going in midaugust. Hurricane odile, the most powerful ever to strike the baja california peninsula of mexico, rammed into the luxury resorts of cabo san lucas on monday smashing windows, flooding roads, causing. Hurricane season in cabo officially runs from may 15 through november 30. The chart was processed from data supplied by the us meteorological agency noaa. On june 15th, 1958 an unnamed storm cat 1 hurricane passed just south of cabo san lucas but never made landfall.
Jun 22, 2016 what are the best ways to prepare for a visit to mexico during hurricane season. If conditions are right, a storm is definitely possible. Hurricane odile casts a long shadow over cabo san lucas hurricane history. Although hurricane season in the eastern north pacific officially runs from may 15 to. Im going with a big group so i want to make sure everything goes well. Many shy away from traveling to mexico during hurricane season, and understandably so, but is it actually right idea. Sounds like a long time, but in actual fact, most stormy weather occurs in september. The category2 hurricane knocked out power and grounded flights in and out of the resort town.
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