The WEATHER Thread - Page 214

holtphotog · 04-26-2012

Ugh...heading to PDC for the first time next week and they are forecasting rain ALL week on the couple of weather channels that I've looked at. Is this unusual? I didn't think the beginning of May was supposed to be THAT wet. I was hoping for sunny skies and hot temps (isn't that what we all hope for with vacay tho?

) Does the rain usually stick around long in PDC?

lindalou61 · 04-26-2012

We have gone in May the last three years and the weather was great even though the forecast said rain everyday so I wouldn't worry. The first year we went there was no rain, the second year one full day of rain, and the same last year. 2 0f those years were over a 12 day stay and one year a 7 day stay. Enjoy your vacation!

Sue · 04-26-2012

I grew up in Minnesota. There, if the forecast called for a 20% chance of rain, it meant that there was a possibility that it would rain.

Here, if the forecast calls for a 20% chance of rain, it means that it will very likely not rain.

Babaloo · 04-26-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by holtphotog

Ugh...heading to PDC for the first time next week and they are forecasting rain ALL week on the couple of weather channels that I've looked at. Is this unusual? I didn't think the beginning of May was supposed to be THAT wet. I was hoping for sunny skies and hot temps (isn't that what we all hope for with vacay tho?

) Does the rain usually stick around long in PDC?

You'll probably have mostly sunny skies - and hot.
It is not unusual for rain to be in the forecast.

Check out this forecast. You'll feel better.

Weather Forecast Playa del Carmen, Mexico | Playa del Carmen Weather | Wunderground

Y2YTraveller · 04-26-2012

We've done three trips to Playa in late April/early May and found that the weather forecast means next to nothing. You might or might not get a rainy day. If it does rain, it often lasts a few minutes and then the sun comes out for the rest of the day.

It is usually a lot more humid in May than in the winter months

beam-eye · 04-27-2012

From Chaucer's Canterbury Tales:

"Whan that Aprille with its shoures sueete,
The droughte of Marche hath perced to the roote,
And bathed every vigne in swich liqueur,
Of which virtue engendered is the fleur..."

Wonderful reading - I wish I still had copy of it in its original form, but it's been long lost after moving to Mexico. It may not as "cute" as the little "April showers bring May flowers" ditty, but it's not supposed to be "cute" - it's quite beautiful, actually, although as a teen I didn't have the faintest inkling I would ever think so in years to come. How things do change.

Pardon my spelling of the original Middle English words - it's been a long time since I read it (and heard it read to me in the assumed original pronunciation) in 11th grade English class.

theymademedoit · 05-15-2012

Please dont judge me for asking this question....I just need sunshine!

I arrive on Saturday for 2 weeks and I keep seeing reports of rain most days and I wonder what to expect….I know people ask this all the time and people get fed up with answering this all the time, however in the uk its been dark, miserable and raining.
I have been looking forward to this special trip for ages and I have never left Europe before!!

Cheers!

Trev · 05-15-2012

It always says it's going to rain there. We used to worry about that too, but the rain moves so fast that even if it does rain it likely won't last long.
Try not to stress about it, you're going to have a great time.

himynameisjan · 05-15-2012

Last night was the first rain here in weeks. The weather forecast is wrong 9 times out of 10.

theymademedoit · 05-15-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by himynameisjan

Last night was the first rain here in weeks. The weather forecast is wrong 9 times out of 10.

Hi,
Thanks for the response.
It looks to be raining now (webcam).
From what you can tell do you think the next 2 weeks will just be brief showers or is there thoughts of downpours?

stinker · 05-15-2012

There hasn't been any measurable precipitation yet this month according to the weather channel.
Monthly Weather Forecast for Playa Del Carmen, Mexico - weather.com
And, May isn't rainy month, on average.
Meoweather | Playa del Carmen weather history. Playa del Carmen average weather by month. Weather history for Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

I've only experienced a few quick downpours during my trips. Our rainiest trip was in Oct, and we actually loved the rain. But it's a personal preference. It's a great time to grab some food or go to PG's and watch the rain, or take a nap in the room, or take care of a MEGA run, etc.

Mogley · 05-15-2012

Heather is the only person on this forum with any actual "real control" over the weather, and by asking these mere mortals you may have angered her!!

My advise, shoes......lots of shoes!!

roni · 05-15-2012

I suggest, instead of stressing, that you plan activities you will enjoy in sunny and in rainy weather.

That may reduce your stress level some.

**Heather** · 05-15-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mogley

Heather is the only person on this forum with any actual "real control" over the weather, and by asking these mere mortals you may have angered her!!

My advise, shoes......lots of shoes!!

Bring Betsey Johnson shoes in size 9 to the corner of Calle 28 and Avenida 25. Say a brief prayer and leave the shoes as an offering to me.

Do not stress about the weather.

Smudger · 05-15-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by theymademedoit

Please dont judge me for asking this question....I just need sunshine!

I arrive on Saturday for 2 weeks and I keep seeing reports of rain most days and I wonder what to expect….I know people ask this all the time and people get fed up with answering this all the time, however in the uk its been dark, miserable and raining.
I have been looking forward to this special trip for ages and I have never left Europe before!!

Cheers!

Hi....I am from the UK....and believe me whether it rains or not you will
have a ball! we have been to Playa 4 times and it has been fantastic!
the rain is warm anyway! LOL....but it doesn't last long! you will not
want to come back home that's for sure!! if we could afford it we would
go back to Playa in a flash! my daughter is arriving back here in Sept for
the 6th time she loves it that much! so have a wonderful time I so envy you!

04-26-2012	#3196 (permalink)
holtphotog sandflea Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1	Rain rain rain? Ugh...heading to PDC for the first time next week and they are forecasting rain ALL week on the couple of weather channels that I've looked at. Is this unusual? I didn't think the beginning of May was supposed to be THAT wet. I was hoping for sunny skies and hot temps (isn't that what we all hope for with vacay tho? ) Does the rain usually stick around long in PDC?

04-27-2012	#3201 (permalink)
beam-eye life=playa Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 963	Rain, etc From Chaucer's Canterbury Tales: "Whan that Aprille with its shoures sueete, The droughte of Marche hath perced to the roote, And bathed every vigne in swich liqueur, Of which virtue engendered is the fleur..." Wonderful reading - I wish I still had copy of it in its original form, but it's been long lost after moving to Mexico. It may not as "cute" as the little "April showers bring May flowers" ditty, but it's not supposed to be "cute" - it's quite beautiful, actually, although as a teen I didn't have the faintest inkling I would ever think so in years to come. How things do change. Pardon my spelling of the original Middle English words - it's been a long time since I read it (and heard it read to me in the assumed original pronunciation) in 11th grade English class.

05-15-2012	#3202 (permalink)
theymademedoit sandflea Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 3	Starting to stress over weather forecasts Please dont judge me for asking this question....I just need sunshine! I arrive on Saturday for 2 weeks and I keep seeing reports of rain most days and I wonder what to expect….I know people ask this all the time and people get fed up with answering this all the time, however in the uk its been dark, miserable and raining. I have been looking forward to this special trip for ages and I have never left Europe before!! Cheers!

04-26-2012	#3197 (permalink)
lindalou61 life=playa Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nebraska - Go Cornhuskers! Posts: 900	We have gone in May the last three years and the weather was great even though the forecast said rain everyday so I wouldn't worry. The first year we went there was no rain, the second year one full day of rain, and the same last year. 2 0f those years were over a 12 day stay and one year a 7 day stay. Enjoy your vacation!

04-26-2012	#3198 (permalink)
Sue añejo Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 16,243	I grew up in Minnesota. There, if the forecast called for a 20% chance of rain, it meant that there was a possibility that it would rain. Here, if the forecast calls for a 20% chance of rain, it means that it will very likely not rain.

04-26-2012	#3200 (permalink)
Y2YTraveller life=playa Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 594	We've done three trips to Playa in late April/early May and found that the weather forecast means next to nothing. You might or might not get a rainy day. If it does rain, it often lasts a few minutes and then the sun comes out for the rest of the day. It is usually a lot more humid in May than in the winter months

05-15-2012	#3203 (permalink)
Trev way into it Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: up north, eh. Posts: 217	It always says it's going to rain there. We used to worry about that too, but the rain moves so fast that even if it does rain it likely won't last long. Try not to stress about it, you're going to have a great time.

05-15-2012	#3204 (permalink)
himynameisjan añejo Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 2,768	Last night was the first rain here in weeks. The weather forecast is wrong 9 times out of 10.

05-15-2012	#3206 (permalink)
stinker way into it Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 237	There hasn't been any measurable precipitation yet this month according to the weather channel. Monthly Weather Forecast for Playa Del Carmen, Mexico - weather.com And, May isn't rainy month, on average. Meoweather \| Playa del Carmen weather history. Playa del Carmen average weather by month. Weather history for Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico I've only experienced a few quick downpours during my trips. Our rainiest trip was in Oct, and we actually loved the rain. But it's a personal preference. It's a great time to grab some food or go to PG's and watch the rain, or take a nap in the room, or take care of a MEGA run, etc.

05-15-2012	#3207 (permalink)
Mogley añejo Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9,615	Heather is the only person on this forum with any actual "real control" over the weather, and by asking these mere mortals you may have angered her!! My advise, shoes......lots of shoes!!

05-15-2012	#3208 (permalink)
roni añejo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 59,665	I suggest, instead of stressing, that you plan activities you will enjoy in sunny and in rainy weather. That may reduce your stress level some.

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