The weather forecast for Cancun on Saturday, December 28, 2024, indicates mostly cloudy skies with continued rains expected across much of Quintana Roo. The State Coordination of Civil Protection of Quintana Roo (Coeproc) reports consistent influx of tropical maritime air toward the Yucatan Peninsula.
Rainy Day Ahead: Another Wet Day Forecasted
This system will keep the skies partially cloudy with increasing cloud cover throughout the day. Expect intervals of heavy showers with occasional electrical activity. The daytime will be warm and mild to fresh early on. Winds will be gusting from 40 to 50 km/h mainly along the coastal areas.
Conditions are set for quite the wet start to the weekend. The 18th stationary front is located over the northern and northeastern portions of the country. Most of the Yucatan Peninsula will experience mostly cloudy conditions throughout the day. Early morning could see patches of fog across southern and eastern Campeche, as well as large parts of Yucatan and Quintana Roo. Expect mild ambient temperatures, fresher conditions particularly in Campeche.
Morning may bring isolated morning rains. Come afternoon, the temperatures are predicted to reach between 30 and 35 °C across Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo. There will be intense localized rains, accompanied by thunderstorms which might lead to flooding and puddling, particularly affecting Yucatán and Quintana Roo, with lesser showers expected in Campeche. Winds are variable ranging from 10 to 20 km/h with 30 to 40 km/h gusts.
Beachgoers and tourists planning to enjoy the sunny days characteristic of Cancun should be mindful of changing weather circumstances as the rainy season seems to dominate and may cause disruptions.
Municipal Weather Breakdown:
Benito Juárez: Cloudy skies with intervals of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will peak between 29-31 °C, with nighttime lows of 21-23 °C. The overall environment will feel warm. Sunrise will occur at 07:25 h, and sunset at 18:16 h.
Lázaro Cárdenas: Mostly cloudy. Expect rain, with temperatures ranging from 30-32 °C during the day to lows of 21-23 °C at night. Warm ambient temperatures for most of the day. Sunrise at 07:28 h, sunset at 18:18 h.
Isla Mujeres: Cloudy with showers expected. Temperatures will vary from 31-33 °C high and minimum temperatures at night from 24-26 °C. Sunrise at 07:25 h, sunset at 18:16 h.
Cozumel: Predominantly cloudy with light rain. Maximum temperatures are projected to be around 25-27 °C, and night lows between 20-22 °C. Sunrise at 07:20 h, sunset at 18:15 h.
Solidaridad: Mostly cloudy with intervals of rain. Daytime highs expected between 29-31 °C, with nighttime temperatures ranging from 20-22 °C. Sunrise at 07:25 h, sunset at 18:19 h.
Tulum: Mainly cloudy with potential showers. Daytime highs will reach 29-31 °C, and lows at night will be 20-22 °C. Sunrise at 07:26 h, sunset at 18:21 h.
Jose María Morelos: Partly cloudy. Showers may occur with daytime highs reaching 28-30 °C and lows at 21-23 °C. Sunrise at 07:30 h, sunset at 18:27 h.
Felipe Carrillo Puerto: Mostly cloudy with intervals of showers. Temperatures expected to peak between 30-32 °C minimum at 17-19 °C at night. Sunrise at 07:27 h, sunset at 18:24 h.
Othón P. Blanco: Partly cloudy skies, intervals of rain predicted. Daytime highs between 30-32 °C and nighttime lows of 21-23 °C. Sunrise at 07:26 h, sunset at 18:27 h.
Puerto Morelos: Cloudy with showers expected. Highs between 29-31 °C and lows at 21-23 °C. Sunrise at 07:25 h, sunset at 18:17 h.
Bacalar: Partly cloudy with chances of rain. Daytime highs forecasted between 30-32 °C and nighttime lows of 21-23 °C. Sunrise at 07:26 h, sunset at 18:27 h.
Quintana Roo residents should brace for continued downpours with rates reaching 50 mm and strong wind gusts. Officials recommend staying informed through official communications. Mara Lezama, the Quintana Roo Governor, urged citizens to exercise caution and keep updated through official channels.
For those planning to travel to Cancun this New Year, it will be wise to monitor weather forecasts as unpredictable downpours may challenge traditional celebratory events.
Precautionary recommendations include staying updated with civil protection bulletins, hydrating, using sun protection, and exercising care when driving, especially through fog-prone areas. Those enjoying aquatic activities should adhere strictly to maritime safety directives.
