Weather in the Yucatan Peninsula: Extreme heat affects Mérida and Cancún from May 13 to 16

The climate in the Yucatan Peninsula It will be extremely hot, with strong gusts of wind as predicted by the National Metereological Service (SMN). Find out what it will be like in Merida and Cancun.

The SMN detailed that this Monday, May 13, the second heat wave of the season ends, in addition, a low pressure channel extended from the east to the southeast of the Mexican Republic that will bring rain.

Specifically for the Yucatan Peninsula, it is expected that this day the sky will remain partially cloudy, with isolated rains in Campeche and Quintana Roo, no rain in Yucatan.

Likewise, the atmosphere will be warm in the morning and very hot during the afternoon, with temperatures of 40 to 45 °C in Yucatán and Quintana Roo, as well as more than 45 °C in the state of Campeche.

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Finally, this Monday there will be easterly winds of 10 to 20 km/h with gusts of 40 to 60 km/h in the region in the three states belonging to the peninsula.

Weather in the Yucatan Peninsula during the week

During this week in Yucatan Peninsula, Climatic conditions marked by the frontal system and a low pressure channel are expected. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the frontal system will park over the northeast of the country, while on Thursday it will acquire warm characteristics over the northwest of the Gulf of Mexico.

The low pressure channel that will extend from Tuesday to Thursday over the east and southeast of Mexico, in interaction with the divergence in height, as well as the entry of humidity from the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, will cause rains and showers in the region.

During this period, hot to very hot temperatures will remain in much of the national territory.

Tuesday: Isolated rains are expected in Campeche, with accumulations of 0.1 to 5 mm. In addition, winds with gusts of 40 to 60 km/h are expected in Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roo. Maximum temperatures will reach more than 45°C in Campeche and Yucatán, while in Quintana Roo they will range between 40 and 45°C.

Wednesday: Winds will continue with gusts of 40 to 60 km/h and maximum temperatures above 45°C in Campeche and Yucatán. In Quintana Roo, maximum temperatures are expected between 40 and 45°C.

Thursday: Winds with gusts of 40 to 60 km/h and maximum temperatures above 45°C are forecast in Campeche and Yucatán, while in Quintana Roo maximum temperatures between 40 and 45°C are expected.

Weather in Mérida according to The Weather Channel

Monday 13th: A maximum temperature of 44°C is expected with a 1% chance of rain. Southeast winds will reach 39 km/h. At night, the minimum temperature will be 27°C, with a 3% chance of rain.

Tuesday 14: The day will be partly cloudy, with a maximum of 42°C and a minimum of 26°C. The chance of rain is 24%. Southeast winds will reach 28 km/h. At night, the minimum will be 26°C with a 4% chance of rain.

Wednesday 15: Partially cloudy skies are expected, with a maximum temperature of 41°C and a minimum of 26°C. The chance of rain is 2%. Winds from the southeast will reach 24 km/h. At night, the minimum will be 26°C with a 4% chance of rain.

Thursday 16th: A mostly sunny day is expected, with a maximum temperature of 43°C and a minimum of 27°C. The chance of rain is 2%. Southeast winds will reach 25 km/h. At night, the minimum will be 27°C with a 3% chance of rain.

Weather in Cancun according to The Weather Channel

Monday 13th: The maximum temperature will be 32°C with a 2% chance of rain. Winds from the southeast will reach 40 km/h. At night, the minimum will be 28°C with a 5% chance of rain.

Tuesday 14: A maximum of 32°C and a minimum of 27°C is expected, with a 4% chance of rain. Southeast winds will reach 33 km/h. At night, the minimum will be 27°C with a 5% chance of rain.

Wednesday 15: The temperature will range between 32°C and 27°C, with a 3% chance of rain. Southeast winds will reach 27 km/h. At night, the minimum will be 27°C with a 5% chance of rain.

Thursday 16: A maximum of 32°C and a minimum of 27°C is expected, with a 4% chance of rain. Winds from the southeast will reach 29 km/h. At night, the minimum will be 27°C with a 3% chance of rain.

I have a degree in Literature and a Master’s degree in Linguistic and Literary Competence from the Autonomous University of Zacatecas (UAZ). Since 2022, I have worked as an editor for Debate.com.mx, where I share stories and news from my home state, Zacatecas, and its municipalities, as well as entities such as San Luis Potosí and Querétaro, among others. My passion for travel leads me to publish publications about tourism, World Heritage Cities, Magical Towns and Archaeological Zones. I also share travel tips, recommendations for destinations such as the beaches of Oaxaca, Quintana Roo, Yucatán; attractions in Querétaro, Jalisco, Mexico City, Hidalgo, and more; as well as recommendations and details of concerts from the main fairs in the country. Additionally, I write about cheap flight offers from airlines such as Volaris, Viva Aerobus, Mexicana de Aviación and Aeroméxico, as well as details of the new Mayan Train.

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