tjwilson09 Posted January 29, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Has anyone cruised in September to the Mexican Rivera? I've read it's hurricane season and super HOT. If you have cruised in September; how was your experience? Is it better to go the next month? TIA;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCHESSRN Posted January 29, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Has anyone cruised in September to the Mexican Rivera? I've read it's hurricane season and super HOT. If you have cruised in September; how was your experience? Is it better to go the next month? TIA;) I was on Miracle last September ..unbelievably hot in Ports ...I was not prepared for that . Bought those loose fitting sun dresses by the pier in PV they kept me cooler. Had a fabulous time .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulledporky Posted January 29, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 29, 2017 First time we went was in September. HOT doesn't describe it. Had a great time but won't do that again. I remember being on our aft balcony in PV, night time, raining, humid, warm, fireworks up on the mountain, no shirt, ice cold beer, blessed. Now if that was the only time I could go?......great weather, a little warm, but great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted January 29, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 29, 2017 October is just as bad. Mom took one step off the ship in PV and turned back, it was that bad at 7pm. In Cabo we barely made it to Solomon's Landing, usually we go way past Cabo Wabo with no problem whatsoever. Also first week of October is usually fall break for Arizona schools. FWIW November isn't much better. OTOH, DH would have no problem. He loves hot and humid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted January 29, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Has anyone cruised in September to the Mexican Rivera? I've read it's hurricane season and super HOT. If you have cruised in September; how was your experience? Is it better to go the next month? TIA;) What you have read is true. Now you have read it here as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcs Posted January 29, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 29, 2017 The 16th is Mexico's Independence Day, I Was there on the 17th. Yeah is was Hot and Humid but the Splendor(2009) was an ice box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louanne93 Posted January 30, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 30, 2017 We went in the middle of August. Yes, it was unbearably HOT but we did ALL water activities (which I love) and had a blast! Would definitely go in August again. The ship was super cool inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjwilson09 Posted January 31, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks Everyone for you input! So excited to go even if it's going to HOTTTT!! Just hope no hurricanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstackjd Posted February 14, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Along the same lines, any thoughts oh sea conditions that time of year. We are looking at scheduling a group cruise the end of October 2018 on the Bliss. My wife and I cruised the Mexican Rivieria on the Star in Early Ocotober years ago and it was a pretty bumpy ride. Not sure if that was a fluke or if that's normal. Hoping the the MUCH larger ship would smooth out the ride as well. Anyone done late fall on a 140-160,000 ton ship? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseCrAzieS Posted March 8, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 8, 2017 We will be cruising there in September - October this year, I will prepare for the heat and humidity that is for sure!!! No long walking excursions for us - we will stick to AC rides if possible and Shaded beach areas when available!! My hair will be out of control but I will prepare for that too with anti-humidity spray!! No temp - humidity will ruin out good time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louanne93 Posted March 8, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 8, 2017 We will be cruising there in September - October this year, I will prepare for the heat and humidity that is for sure!!! No long walking excursions for us - we will stick to AC rides if possible and Shaded beach areas when available!! My hair will be out of control but I will prepare for that too with anti-humidity spray!! No temp - humidity will ruin out good time!! Also, bring 2 swim suits as they just don't dry in the cabin! Lol! You will have a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted April 2, 2017 #12 Share Posted April 2, 2017 We will be cruising there in September - October this year, I will prepare for the heat and humidity that is for sure!!! No long walking excursions for us - we will stick to AC rides if possible and Shaded beach areas when available!! My hair will be out of control but I will prepare for that too with anti-humidity spray!! No temp - humidity will ruin out good time!! We're going then as well... 9/30-10/7 on HAL's Oosterdam. We're regular visitors (cruisers) to Mexico and it's warm (averaging in the 80's-90's) year around there, only varying by a few degrees either way depending on the month. Don't let that deter you from visiting Mexico any time of year, and enjoy! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzrbachoua Posted April 4, 2017 #13 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I have a question along the same lines. We have sailed many times in the Caribbean and like the warm water there. I am also a big baby that if I am going to be lounging on the beach and/or in the water I want it warm out and warmish water...if you had a choice between March and October which would be the best time for those conditions? Friends of ours just did one in March and when I was following them via bridge cams and port cams it was saying it was like 57 or 60 ish degrees in the am when the ship arrived....That is too cold for me I think...but curious as to those who frequent the area think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted April 4, 2017 #14 Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) You might want to consider that September is the middle of the rainy season in Puerto Vallarta. Does this mean you will have lousy weather? No. But it sure increases the odds of rain...lots of rain. Quite a few of our favorite restaurants and eating venues tend to close that time of the year since it is among the slowest months for business. Looking at some weather statistics it rains about half the days of that month. Consider that when we live in PV (Jan-Mar) we might have 1 or 2 days of rain in 2 months! PV averages about 14 inches of rain in September which you could compare to Feb when they average less than 1/2 inch and 1 day of rain (in the entire month). For those that want to visit in Aug-Sept, they will find amazing rental deals of about half the cost as the busier months (with good weather).. Hank Edited April 4, 2017 by Hlitner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWcruisers Posted April 5, 2017 #15 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I have a question along the same lines. We have sailed many times in the Caribbean and like the warm water there. I am also a big baby that if I am going to be lounging on the beach and/or in the water I want it warm out and warmish water...if you had a choice between March and October which would be the best time for those conditions? Friends of ours just did one in March and when I was following them via bridge cams and port cams it was saying it was like 57 or 60 ish degrees in the am when the ship arrived....That is too cold for me I think...but curious as to those who frequent the area think? I live in Cabo part time and have been here since December 13th. When I first arrived, it was still hot, then just like that, we had about six weeks of a "cold" spell, daytime temps in the low to mid 70's. Cabo is a desert and like any desert climate, in the winter, which would be March, it cools off at night, but most days warm up nicely. I walk my doggies around 7:30 am and only recall wearing a light sweater a couple of times in the morning. Weather in Mexico is changing just as it is anywhere else, but as I write, it is a beautiful, balmy 75 degrees with a gentle breeze. I have not worn long pants or close toed shoes since I've been here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzrbachoua Posted April 5, 2017 #16 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I live in Cabo part time and have been here since December 13th. When I first arrived, it was still hot, then just like that, we had about six weeks of a "cold" spell, daytime temps in the low to mid 70's. Cabo is a desert and like any desert climate, in the winter, which would be March, it cools off at night, but most days warm up nicely. I walk my doggies around 7:30 am and only recall wearing a light sweater a couple of times in the morning. Weather in Mexico is changing just as it is anywhere else, but as I write, it is a beautiful, balmy 75 degrees with a gentle breeze. I have not worn long pants or close toed shoes since I've been here. Thanks for the info. I tend to get cold easily that is why I am thinking October will be the best time. I don't intend to pack a sweater to bring off while wearing my bathing suit...lol Plus for me once feet and hands are cold..I go downhill from there...so the sweater wouldn't help those..ugh.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted April 9, 2017 #17 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Very, very hot, and we've gone several times in Aug, Sept, Oct, for both land and cruise trips. September was the worst for us. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted April 23, 2017 #18 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Very, very hot, and we've gone several times in Aug, Sept, Oct, for both land and cruise trips. September was the worst for us. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk How was October?:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted April 23, 2017 #19 Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) How was October?:cool: Horribly hot, hottest ever last year. Every day was 95-98 with 90% humidity. Aug, Sept, Oct are hurricane months and we've missed ports in the past due to this and have also outrun hurricanes as well. I will elaborate, if one is accustomed to heat and humidity, then it probably won't affect them as much. For someone like myself, a native Californian, I don't like much temperature fluctuation and am used to non humid 75-90 temps Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited April 23, 2017 by 4cats4me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzrbachoua Posted April 24, 2017 #20 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Horribly hot, hottest ever last year. Every day was 95-98 with 90% humidity. Aug, Sept, Oct are hurricane months and we've missed ports in the past due to this and have also outrun hurricanes as well. I will elaborate, if one is accustomed to heat and humidity, then it probably won't affect them as much. For someone like myself, a native Californian, I don't like much temperature fluctuation and am used to non humid 75-90 temps Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Ah just what I want if I am going to be lounging around in a swimsuit. Friends went in March and said it was mid to high 50s in the am when ship would 1st dock...yeah that doesn't work for me in a swimsuit or even a tank, shorts and flip flops. I tend to get cold easily. Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted April 24, 2017 #21 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Ah just what I want if I am going to be lounging around in a swimsuit. Friends went in March and said it was mid to high 50s in the am when ship would 1st dock...yeah that doesn't work for me in a swimsuit or even a tank, shorts and flip flops. I tend to get cold easily. Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Not sure if it is because I am an old lady now and menopausal, 🤣🤣🤣but the heat kicks my behind in the tropics. I used to go there all the time in my 20s and never had an issue with the heat. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzrbachoua Posted April 24, 2017 #22 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Not sure if it is because I am an old lady now and menopausal, 🤣🤣🤣but the heat kicks my behind in the tropics. I used to go there all the time in my 20s and never had an issue with the heat. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Oh what I wouldn't give for a hot flash. I sit in an ice box office all day. I have mini heater at my desk, where a sweater and a jacket. ..and my hands and feet are still cold. We live in SoCal and even the 100 degrees days dont help. ..I come home and take HOT showers and I can finally feely bones thawing out. Based on family history I should be about 5 years or so away from menopause but darn docs want to keep me on meds til 50...ouch that is 10 years away ...I am thinking of fighting them.. but I guess for now I will get my warmth in caribbean and October in Mexico. ..oh what a shame I will have to cruise more...lol Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted April 24, 2017 #23 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Horribly hot, hottest ever last year. Every day was 95-98 with 90% humidity. Aug, Sept, Oct are hurricane months and we've missed ports in the past due to this and have also outrun hurricanes as well. I will elaborate, if one is accustomed to heat and humidity, then it probably won't affect them as much. For someone like myself, a native Californian, I don't like much temperature fluctuation and am used to non humid 75-90 temps Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk We're from San Diego, and not fans of, or used to a lot of humidity either. But a little heat is tolerable. It usually makes us look forward to getting back to that nice, cool air conditioned ship at the end of the day! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted April 24, 2017 #24 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Oh what I wouldn't give for a hot flash. I sit in an ice box office all day. I have mini heater at my desk, where a sweater and a jacket. ..and my hands and feet are still cold. We live in SoCal and even the 100 degrees days dont help. ..I come home and take HOT showers and I can finally feely bones thawing out. Based on family history I should be about 5 years or so away from menopause but darn docs want to keep me on meds til 50...ouch that is 10 years away ...I am thinking of fighting them.. but I guess for now I will get my warmth in caribbean and October in Mexico. ..oh what a shame I will have to cruise more...lol Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Oh, it is equally awful to feel so cold [emoji45] may be a thyroid issue, possibly? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted April 24, 2017 #25 Share Posted April 24, 2017 We're from San Diego, and not fans of, or used to a lot of humidity either. But a little heat is tolerable. It usually makes us look forward to getting back to that nice, cool air conditioned ship at the end of the day! :) I suppose drinking two margaritas and a couple daiquiris before noon didn't help much, either. [emoji23] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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