Living in Zihua in the rainy season

No two rainy seasons are the same. If you've never lived anywhere with a tropical hurricane season it's just one of those things you have to experience. Last year we were almost wiped out by Manuel. Then a month later came Raymond and stared us down for 3 days before blowing away. Things could've been much worse. But having lived in the tropics most of my life I love the rainy season, even if it does get the adrenaline rushing from time to time. An old Florida proverb goes: Ain't no reason with the hurricane season!

We have lived here for 6 years and we usually go away for part of the rainy season. Generally the first rain comes anywhere after the middle of May but can come quite a bit later. It tends to be very hot and humid until the rains begin. When the rain starts it is always in the middle of the night accompanied by spectacular thunder and lightning. It only rains every several days getting more frequent as the season progresses but seldom any rain during the day until September.
We have found that May and October are the most unbearable months to be here but we like the summers.

We have spent the past four years in Zihua during the summer/rainy season. It is a wonderful time of year for several reasons. Yes, it can be hot and humid, but can also be the coolest time of year during/after a big rain. The beaches are all but deserted, except during the mid-July to mid-August Mexican vacation time. It is especially nice if you can afford to get away to the mountains for a week or two, to cool down. Another plus -- Mangoes everywhere!!! Coming from Southeast Alaska, the rain does not bother us and the amount of rain is much less than we are accustomed to. The humidity when it doesn't rain is actually the hardest part. Takes some getting used to. Best if you can be near a pool or the beach.

You must experience it. I love that time of year regardless of the heat and humidity. I expect this year might just be really different considering how it has been so far this year.