Yucatan Peninsula in July

[AlanMexicali]

How is the weather in the Yucatan Peninsula in July? Does it get uncomfortable in the interior at the archeological sites? Are the beach front hotels always getting a breeze? Does it rain most days and when. What is the best way to dress to stay mobile? Any advice would be appreciated. We want to take along things that work and leave behind things that will not be used. I presume if I take my semi professional video camera that this might be a burden even if I leave it in a hotel room, or not? It is not important to me but seems to be to my wife. I don't need any distractions or preoccupations. I don't mind "looking" like a tourist at all. Thanks. The weather reports seem to be only reporting the mid to high 30s grados as the high in most places lately.

Yucatan Peninsula and Veracruz
Palenque [Mayan Ruins]
Chetumal
Laguna de Bacalar
Playa del Carmen
Tulum
Cozumel
Cancun
Isla Mujeres
Xcaret
Xel-Ha
Merida
Chichen Itza
Cenotes
Campeche
Villa Hermosa
Veracruz

[abscissa]

Yes it will be hot and humid, mid 80's. Rains a lot of days .. in the afternoon but sometimes all day, but not many days. Shouldn't be that crowded at the ruins or cenotes, there are lots around Chichen Itza, most mexicans are at the beach where it cooler.
Xel-Ha is pretty cool. Leave lots of time to explore Merida ... the market and colonial district .. the best city on you list of must see .. very european

[DNP]

Originally Posted by AlanMexicali

How is the weather in the Yucatan Peninsula in July? Does it get uncomfortable in the interior at the archeological sites? Are the beach front hotels always getting a breeze? Does it rain most days and when....

I love Cancun and the entire Yucatan peninsula. If weather is important to you, this is not the time of year to go. It's the hurricane season and they get hit often and sometimes severely.

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[AlanMexicali]

Originally Posted by DNP

I love Cancun and the entire Yucatan peninsula. If weather is important to you, this is not the time of year to go. It's the hurricane season and they get hit often and sometimes severely.

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We have paid for a private tour that my wife's dance class instructor arranged with an all inclusive package with beachfront resort hotels and all passes to the architectural sites and breakfast buffet included for $14,000 pesos on a 40 seat private coach. We could not pass it up and have a few friends going. The hotel in Merida is close to El Centro and my wife's niece lives there. I think it is 2 nights there. The only night there is no stopover is on the way there for the 15 days we will be gone.

If it rains we will most likely have to cancel the outdoor tours or reschedule but cannot expect to slow it down as there is a timeline to follow. I will possibly need to take a couple of rain ponchos then and waterproof shoes. Thanks for the advise.

It will be hot and humid which might cause a rash problem. What would be a counter measure to consider?

[DNP]

Originally Posted by AlanMexicali

We have paid for a private tour that my wife's dance class instructor arranged with an all inclusive package with beachfront resort hotels and all passes to the architectural sites and breakfast buffet included for $14,000 pesos on a 40 seat private coach. We could not pass it up and have a few friends going. The hotel in Merida is close to El Centro and my wife's niece lives there. I think it is 2 nights there. The only night there is no stopover is on the way there for the 15 days we will be gone.

If it rains we will most likely have to cancel the outdoor tours or reschedule but cannot expect to slow it down as there is a timeline to follow. I will possibly need to take a couple of rain ponchos then and waterproof shoes. Thanks for the advise.

It will be hot and humid which might cause a rash problem. What would be a counter measure to consider?

Just go for it. You're going to love it. I'm envious. What a great deal you got!

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[mickisue1]

The cenotes are cool and clear, because they come up from underground.

Second the vote for Xel-Ha. It's wonderful to spend the entire day snorkeling, if you like.

[chicois8]

Originally Posted by AlanMexicali

We have paid for a private tour that my wife's dance class instructor arranged with an all inclusive package with beachfront resort hotels and all passes to the architectural sites and breakfast buffet included for $14,000 pesos on a 40 seat private coach. We could not pass it up and have a few friends going. The hotel in Merida is close to El Centro and my wife's niece lives there. I think it is 2 nights there. The only night there is no stopover is on the way there for the 15 days we will be gone.

If it rains we will most likely have to cancel the outdoor tours or reschedule but cannot expect to slow it down as there is a timeline to follow. I will possibly need to take a couple of rain ponchos then and waterproof shoes. Thanks for the advise.

It will be hot and humid which might cause a rash problem. What would be a counter measure to consider?

Alan, I do not know what dates you will be on this adventure but I do know from about the 15th. of July to the 15th. of August school is on vacation and many Mexican families vacation at every beach in Mexico, meaning it can be crowded at the playas.......I also know that the weather monthly averages in Merida are :

Rain=6.4"
Humidity=93%
Highs=94.5
Lows=72
Adv. Rain Days=12.9

[AlanMexicali]

Originally Posted by chicois8

Alan, I do not know what dates you will be on this adventure but I do know from about the 15th. of July to the 15th. of August school is on vacation and many Mexican families vacation at every beach in Mexico, meaning it can be crowded at the playas.......I also know that the weather monthly averages in Merida are :

Rain=6.4"
Humidity=93%
Highs=94.5
Lows=72
Adv. Rain Days=12.9

Thanks for the info.

We arrive on the 13th of July in the area. It will be nice to see the beaches crowded as compared to deserted.

[JeffS]

I like to go to the ruins early in the morning before the crowds show up. Depending where you're staying you may be able to get in earlier yet. I generally rains evfery day in the noonish on time.
Beat the heat. Get there early and enjoy other areas such as a cenote in the afternoon when it gets hot.
We actually enjoy the heat but good planning for a cenote of pool works out well.

[chicois8]

In my opinion the coolest place in the Yucatan Peninsula is around Progreso where the wind blows off the water for a nice sea breeze.................