Mexico's hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30, with peak activity between August and October. During these months, both the Atlantic and Pacific generate potentially devastating tropical systems.
Mexico's Pacific coasts, particularly states like Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas, are especially vulnerable. The Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea also present significant risks to states including Quintana Roo, Yucatán, and Tamaulipas.
Hurricanes affecting Mexico can cause severe flooding, landslides, extreme thunderstorms, and devastating storm surge. Impact is magnified in areas with weak infrastructure and inadequate drainage systems.
Preparation during the off-season is essential. Secure your home, develop a family evacuation plan, and maintain an emergency kit. Regularly monitor national weather bulletins and tropical storm alerts.