Comments on: The Enjoyment of Mexico’s Refreshing Rainy Season

By: Jon Pace

Jon Pace — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 03:05:31 +0000

We spend the rainy season mainly on Lake Chapala near Guadalajara and partly at another home on the beach in La Manzanilla, both places in the state of Jalisco. The rainy season normally starts here in June (later for the last two years) and runs into or even beyond October (especially for the last two years). We love it. We live on the beach during the ¨high¨ season, which means extremely dry weather on Lake Chapala´s north shore (Ajijic, San Antonio, Chapala area). We know because we used to live there year round and because we visit there a couple of times each year during the ¨winter.¨ We often get bloody noses from the dryness when visiting during that time of year. Most of the rain there during the rainy season starts in the afternoon and may extend into the evening or oven overnight. The rest of the day is sunny and beautiful. Much of the time the rain lasts just long enough to cool everything off and to ionize the air. It can be refreshing and delightful. Flooding in Guadalajara, however, happens every time that it rains for more than 20 minutes. That can pose a real problem depending on where you are driving while visiting the city. It is best to stay on the major routes only if possible when traveling there.

By: Mexperience

Mexperience — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:54:28 +0000

In reply to Doug. Hi Doug, If there is a low-pressure system in place, or a tropical storm or hurricane is on the way, it could be overcast/rainy all day, but this is not usual. During the rain season, it’s usually sunny and dry in the mornings and daytime, with storms during the afternoons/evening some days. Weather forecasts often cite “storms” but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it will be stormy all day. Enjoy your visit!

By: Doug

Doug — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:05:48 +0000

We will be in Mexico City the last week of October. The 10 day forecast indicates rain. Is it generally all day at this time of year or of the morning or afternoon only variety common in more tropical places?

By: Nikki

Nikki — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:56:33 +0000

I traveled to punta mita in early June and it was a great experience. The rains were only at night, sometimes scary to listen to but very cool. The days were always sunny and 90. It gets really hot so prepare for extreme weather. Traveling in May/June is probably a good idea if you don’t want it to be too overpopulated. I loved it and would love to go back.

By: Mildred Moss

Mildred Moss — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:33:47 +0000

Be particularly wary if you are in a hilly city such as Guanajuato. I always stay at Casa de Pita. It is halfway down a very steep hill. The rain rushes down the cobblestones, sometimes six inches deep. It is hazardous. Anyone trying to walk up or down the hill can easily be knocked down and carried away. This is especially true for smaller or elderly people, children or pets.