Quintana Roo, Mexico
Puerto Morelos
Puerto Morelos is a small town in Quintana Roo, Mexico, close to the sea. It has a population of about 19,205 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now28°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population19,205
Local time09:58
20.84° N, 86.88° WElevation 3 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
Postal codes77580, 77586October: high / low28° / 25°
Rain this month201mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Puerto Morelos at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:46 · 18:1911 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:58Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
201 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
49 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Weather in Puerto Morelos
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 12 km/h · humidity 72%
Today22 Oct29°24°1.3 mm
Fri23 Oct30°21°
Sat24 Oct28°22°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct30°21°
Mon26 Oct28°21°2.7 mm
Tue27 Oct29°22°2 mm
Wed28 Oct31°22°
Thu29 Oct30°22°3 mm
Fri30 Oct30°23°2.9 mm
Sat31 Oct30°24°3.4 mm
When to go to Puerto Morelos
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 69 | 77 | 81 | 76 | 63 | 47 | 49 | 49 | 46 | 52 | 59 | 63 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 81 | 49 | 64 | 50 | 109 | 175 | 106 | 150 | 209 | 201 | 109 | 75 |
| Wet days | 12 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 15 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Puerto Morelos
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Puerto Morelos
Outdoors around Puerto Morelos
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Croco Cun ZooZoos
4.4 kmParque NickelodeonTheme parks
7.4 kmJungala Aqua ExperienceHot springs & thermal baths
11 kmEl ManglarGolf courses
12 kmKids WaterparkWater parks
13 kmIberostar Playa Paraiso Golf ClubGolf courses
13 kmDeportes Acuáticos/Aquatic SportsDive site
14 kmNature around Puerto Morelos
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Puerto Morelos
Tsunamis · Puerto Morelos
0 m15 January 2022volcanic eruption0.1 m14 August 2021earthquake–28 January 2020earthquake0.1 m10 January 2018earthquake
C4Hurricane Helene (2024)77 km · 120 km/hC4Hurricane Delta (2020)5 km · 167 km/hC1Hurricane Gamma (2020)81 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Karen (2013)74 km · 83 km/hC3Hurricane Rina (2011)24 km · 93 km/hC2Hurricane Dolly (2008)13 km · 83 km/hC5Hurricane Emily (2005)74 km · 213 km/hC1Hurricane Claudette (2003)5 km · 93 km/hC3Hurricane Roxanne (1995)94 km · 185 km/h
Towns and villages around Puerto Morelos
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Crucero2.2 kmCasa los Arcos4.2 kmPunta Brava4.3 kmParaíso4.5 kmLoma Bonita5.1 kmEl Pájaro Loco6.1 kmEl Potrillo6.2 kmEl Zafarrancho7.8 kmSan Isidro7.9 kmLa Pura Reata8.4 kmParaíso de la Bonita8.5 kmChechen8.7 kmLa Vereda Tropical9.1 kmHeriberto9.7 kmSan José de los Camotes10 kmBahia Petenpich11 kmFlamingos11 kmEl Pedregal12 kmEl Tuncan13 kmLa Isla14 kmCardenal14 km
Puerto Morelos from above
Around Puerto Morelos12 places to see, do and reach nearby
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National ParkNature9.2 kmPlaya Los CoquitosNature2.6 kmPlaya Ojo de AguaNature3.9 kmDeportes Acuáticos/Aquatic SportsDive site14 kmEstación Puerto MorelosStation7.1 kmEstación CancúnStation21 kmSan Miguel de CozumelPlace38 kmCancunPlace37 kmPlaya del CarmenPlace31 kmPuerto AventurasPlace52 kmAlfredo V. BonfilPlace28 kmLeona VicarioPlace37 km
Postal codes
7758077586
Getting to Puerto Morelos
Cancún International AirportCUN
22 kmCozumel International AirportCZM
37 kmFelipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport TulumTQO
110 kmEstación Puerto MorelosRailway station
7.1 kmEstación CancúnRailway station
21 kmPlaces near Puerto Morelos
Places with a climate like Puerto Morelos
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Puerto Morelos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Puerto Morelos.
What is the hottest month in Puerto Morelos?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Puerto Morelos?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Puerto Morelos?
October is the wettest month with about 201 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Puerto Morelos?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Puerto Morelos?
Puerto Morelos has 2 postal codes: 77580, 77586.