Cold Front Brings Chilly Temperatures and Rough Seas to Quintana Roo

Quintana Roo, Mexico — A cold front is bringing a significant drop in temperatures, rain, and strong winds to Mexico’s Quintana Roo state, with authorities issuing warnings and restrictions for coastal areas.

The weather turned unsettled this week, with average temperatures around 23°C (73°F). Officials from civil protection and meteorological agencies say rural communities and the Mayan zone could see lows between 13°C and 15°C (55°F to 59°F) mid-week.

Rainfall between 5 and 25 mm is expected, with partly cloudy skies. North winds are generating gusts up to 70 km/h (43 mph) and waves of 3 to 4 meters (10 to 13 feet), prompting the Quintana Roo Port Authority (APIQROO) to restrict navigation for vessels under and over 40 feet in length.

Over the city and the rest of the state, skies clouded sporadically as part of the effects of Cold Front 37, which is now retreating from national territory. The National Meteorological Service (CONAGUA) indicates that conditions of occasional rain, which could become intense, will persist.

Light, scattered rains occurred across the city on Monday afternoon without major consequences. These conditions will continue overnight. The north wind effects are noticeable, with strong gusts recorded in coastal areas, intensifying at night.

Some residents expressed relief at the milder weather after days of intense heat. “It’s good to feel a bit of cold now, as the heat was very strong. With weather like this, you just want to stay home, but we have to go out and do our activities,” said Abraham Martínez.

Municipal Forecasts

The State Civil Protection Coordination (COEPROC) forecasts weather conditions for Quintana Roo’s 11 municipalities as follows:

• Felipe Carrillo Puerto: Lows of 11°C (52°F), highs of 28°C (82°F).
• José María Morelos: Lows of 12°C (54°F), highs of 28°C (82°F).
• Othón P. Blanco, Bacalar, Tulum, Playa del Carmen: Lows of 13°C (55°F), highs of 27°C (81°F).
• Puerto Morelos: Lows of 14°C (57°F), highs of 27°C (81°F).
• Benito Juárez, Lázaro Cárdenas: Lows of 16°C (61°F), highs of 28°C (82°F).
• Isla Mujeres: Lows of 21°C (70°F), highs of 29°C (84°F).
• Cozumel: Lows of 21°C (70°F), highs of 27°C (81°F).

Authorities urge the public to follow official weather recommendations through official channels. They also advise wearing warm clothing to guard against the cold, which could be intense on Tuesday morning.

Given the rain, officials recommend using umbrellas and urge drivers to exercise caution to avoid skidding and accidents on wet roads.