Welcome to May! just to think only one more month and we are already half way through 2012.
When planning a Destination Wedding with our beautiful brides and handsome grooms there are a few important factors to consider, such as; Weather conditions for the week they will be traveling and getting married, is their preferred wedding date available, is the price for their guests coming in within budget and so on.
We decided over the next few months we will write about these important factors when considering your Destination Wedding, cause let's face it, we all endeavor the same questions and concerns.
Here is some relevant weather information when it comes to looking at having your Destination Wedding somewhere tropical.
Mexico has a varied climate depending on the regions. The rainy season runs from May through October with the west coast vulnerable to hurricanes in September and October. While the north western region of Mexico is arid, the climate of the south eastern coast is tropical due to surrounding warm waters. Higher elevations (the central plateau) enjoy spring like weather almost year round.
Mayan Riviera: Average Rainfall / Month
The climate in the Riviera Maya is hot and humid, but the humidity is not as high as in other areas. The average annual temperature ranges from 25 C to 30 C. Offshore water temperatures range from
26 C in January to 29 C in August. May through November is the rainy season.
| Temperature in Celsius | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| Maximum | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| Minimum | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 90 | 120 | 50 | 170 | 200 | 370 | 140 | 120 | 360 | 90 | 80 | 60 |
Puerto Vallarta: Average Rainfall / Month
Puerto Vallarta enjoys a typical tropical climate, with near constant temperature. Puerto Vallarta usually experiences 322 days of sunshine a year and average temperatures between 20° C and 30° C. Rainfall is heavier in June and October. Even during the rainy season precipitation tends to be concentrated in large rainstorms with insignificant precipitation on most days.
| Temperature in Celsius | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| Maximum | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 27 |
| Minimum | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 18 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 28 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 206 | 334 | 327 | 347 | 123 | 19 | 20 |
Dominican Republic
Humid tropical but still pleasant thanks to the winds coming from the North-West and mountainous rises present on the island. The water temperature is usually between 27°C and 30°C. The rainy seasons are from May to August and again later in October.
| Temperature in Celsius | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| Maximum | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
| Minimum | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 63 | 57 | 54 | 72 | 188 | 140 | 145 | 177 | 181 | 187 | 100 | 84 |
Punta Cana has a warm semi-tropical climate but is tempered by eastern winds. It rarely rains during daylight hours.
| Temperature in Celsius | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| Maximum | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
| Minimum | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 80 | 20 | 90 | 110 | 190 | 180 | 170 | 170 | 200 | 170 | 120 | 70 |
Jamaica
Mountain breezes and northeast trade winds create a pleasant year round climate. You will find a tropical climate at sea level and temperate climate in the interior mountainous region of the island. The average temperature oscillates between 19C and to 32C. Of course the higher the altitude the cooler it will be.
There are two distinctive rainy seasons: the first from May to June and the second from September to November. You may experience short but refreshing afternoon tropical showers all year and bring a sweater for the evening during the winter months.
Montego Bay: Average Rainfall / Month
Montego Bay's tropical climate is very pleasant however it can get colder in the mountains. The annual average temperature is 27° C.
| Temperature in Celcius | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| Maximum | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Minimum | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 60 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 140 | 130 | 70 | 130 | 150 | 180 | 130 | 90 |
Ocho Rios: Average Rainfall / Month
Montego Bay's tropical climate is very pleasant however it can get colder in the mountains. The annual average temperature is 27° C.
| Temperature in Celcius | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| Maximum | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Minimum | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 60 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 140 | 130 | 70 | 130 | 150 | 180 | 130 | 90 |
Negril: Average Rainfall / Month
Negril has a tropical climate with average temperatures varying from 25C to 28C. Afternoon showers are frequent but short and refreshing.
| Temperature in Celcius | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| Maximum | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
| Minimum | 20 | 22 | 20.5 | 21.1 | 22 | 23 | 22.6 | 26.7 | 22.6 | 22.6 | 21.8 | 20.5 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 23 | 15 | 23 | 30 | 102 | 86 | 86 | 89 | 97 | 178 | 76 | 36 |