What to do when the weather is lousy? : Cancun

RobnStew · 07-15-2007, 04:00 PM

Much to my dismay, the weather forecast for our stay (19th through the 24th) looks pretty rainy - calling for showers on Thursday the 19th and Friday the 20th, partly cloudy the 21st, and then showers again the 22nd through the 24th.

Questions:

1) OK, how reliable is this forecast. In my experience in Cancun in July (4 trips total), it seems like a daily splash rain is inevitable - but a "showers" forecast makes me wonder if something more organized is settling in. Any experience anyone? Steve? What's your prognostications saying?

2) If there is a rainy day, what does the resort do? Do they get some fun going in Nice Shoes? Or if it's not t-stormy and just warm rain, do they still have pool fun? What do the people do?

While I haven't been entirely against having a reason to spend a day watching (and acting out) the action on channel 12, I'm thinking 5 days of that isn't what I want ...

??

Stew (of RobnStew

Klaw · 07-15-2007, 05:37 PM

Stew,

I'm going to be there from the 20th to the 24th and really am not worried about the forecast.

This time of year it's not unusual to see showeres or t-shorms in the forecast but if it's anything like the weather the last few weeks, if it does rain it will be about 10 minutes or so and the sun will be back and dry everything up.

It has been hot!

As for what to to do on a rainy day though...check out one of the local malls..go out for lunch or dinner...head to Playa as just because it's raining in Cancun doesn't mean it's raining in Playa..the bars at BBG are still open....

There's lots to do!

jkmrtv · 07-15-2007, 08:21 PM

We had a lovely shower for 5 mins :wink: Then hot and humid again,
with lots of sun

The weather will be perfect, it always is :!:

Steve · 07-15-2007, 08:35 PM

This time of the year dont worry about the weather, the forecasts always say chance of showers. I think we've been back from the UK around a month or so now and it's rained about 3 or 4 times, never longer than 5 or 10 minutes.

RobnStew · 07-15-2007, 11:52 PM

See, that's what I'm looking for - reality check. When we went to the DR in 2004 - forcast was rain every day. And it did. for about 5 mins ...

Ok, thanks guys ...

Cna't wait to go. The tempations awaiting me at the BBG are just killing me!

LOL

Stew

jkmrtv · 07-16-2007, 12:07 AM

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See, that's what I'm looking for - reality check. When we went to the DR in 2004 - forcast was rain every day. And it did. for about 5 mins ...

Ok, thanks guys ...

Cna't wait to go. The tempations awaiting me at the BBG are just killing me!

LOL

Stew

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:

Bart/Annette · 07-16-2007, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RobnStew

Much to my dismay, the weather forecast for our stay (19th through the 24th) looks pretty rainy - calling for showers on Thursday the 19th and Friday the 20th, partly cloudy the 21st, and then showers again the 22nd through the 24th.

Questions:

1) OK, how reliable is this forecast. In my experience in Cancun in July (4 trips total), it seems like a daily splash rain is inevitable - but a "showers" forecast makes me wonder if something more organized is settling in. Any experience anyone? Steve? What's your prognostications saying?

2) If there is a rainy day, what does the resort do? Do they get some fun going in Nice Shoes? Or if it's not t-stormy and just warm rain, do they still have pool fun? What do the people do?

While I haven't been entirely against having a reason to spend a day watching (and acting out) the action on channel 12, I'm thinking 5 days of that isn't what I want ...

??

Stew (of RobnStew

We have been to BBG lots of times, and have never seen rain for over an hour or so. One trip was windy and cold, and that trip was obviously not in July.

Have a great time!!

RoynSandy · 07-16-2007, 11:26 AM

We have been to Cancun during each season of the year and have never seen 1 day where it rained all day,don't worry!They still serve drinks no matter what!,channel 12 is always on,and everyone still wants to party and have fun!!

RobnStew · 07-16-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RoynSandy

We have been to Cancun during each season of the year and have never seen 1 day where it rained all day,don't worry!They still serve drinks no matter what!,channel 12 is always on,and everyone still wants to party and have fun!!

mmm channel 12 ... mmm

Cool, thanks! Reason I'm raising it is we did have an experience when we went to Nassau - we went in November and had one whole day just be a complete washout. Ironically, it was also one of the most fun days we had on the trip - we toured around Nassau by public bus, ate conch salad in the "Fishfry" area, then back to the resort where the animation staff had Karaoke going in the disco, wacky games set up all around the interior of the hotel, and even little minature "clown bikes" to ride around indoors. Got bash-hammered by 3:00 in the afternoon! I guess where I was going was wondering if the resort staff (Chinos & Co.) does something like this if there's a washout day.

xoie's omah · 07-16-2007, 01:46 PM

When we were there in January and there was a long period of rain (started about same time as Wacky Time) the games went on!! Once the rain got heavy they moved Crazy Darts into Nice Shoes and the fun continued.

Klaw · 07-16-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RoynSandy

We have been to Cancun during each season of the year and have never seen 1 day where it rained all day,don't worry!They still serve drinks no matter what!,channel 12 is always on,and everyone still wants to party and have fun!!

mmm channel 12 ... mmm

Cool, thanks! Reason I'm raising it is we did have an experience when we went to Nassau - we went in November and had one whole day just be a complete washout. Ironically, it was also one of the most fun days we had on the trip - we toured around Nassau by public bus, ate conch salad in the "Fishfry" area, then back to the resort where the animation staff had Karaoke going in the disco, wacky games set up all around the interior of the hotel, and even little minature "clown bikes" to ride around indoors. Got bash-hammered by 3:00 in the afternoon! I guess where I was going was wondering if the resort staff (Chinos & Co.) does something like this if there's a washout day.

If it's just rain then the animation staff makes no real changes to the scghedule...it's just done in the rain.

If it's a really heavy rain or there's lightening involved they may move the activities into Nice Shoes.

If it's a total washout and no one can even hang out under the cover of the palapas at the pool bars, they may open Nice Shoes and/or the Alernative Bar and move the pool bartenders in thre.

No DJ music or anything like that but it is a dry place to hang out and drink.

You'll also see the staff bring out ganes like Jenga etc on days like these.

Beverly · 07-16-2007, 02:17 PM

Alot of times when it's calling for rain in July, it will rain in the middle of the nite also. We've sat in the bars and watched it rain and by the time we come out it was all done and over with.

Klaw · 07-16-2007, 02:21 PM

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Alot of times when it's calling for rain in July, it will rain in the middle of the nite also. We've sat in the bars and watched it rain and by the time we come out it was all done and over with.

Yes we have, Bev! :lol:

Beverly · 07-16-2007, 02:34 PM

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Alot of times when it's calling for rain in July, it will rain in the middle of the nite also. We've sat in the bars and watched it rain and by the time we come out it was all done and over with.

Yes we have, Bev! :lol:

And I'm sure we will again.

Klaw · 07-16-2007, 02:36 PM

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Alot of times when it's calling for rain in July, it will rain in the middle of the nite also. We've sat in the bars and watched it rain and by the time we come out it was all done and over with.

Yes we have, Bev! :lol:

And I'm sure we will again.

Like Sunday night perhaps??? :wink:

Dany is working in the Embarcadero now so we should be good to go about 11pm.

RobnStew · 07-16-2007, 03:26 PM

Did someone say Jenga? This is from our trip to Nassau and the rainy day ...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stewpix...7600127790860/

Klaw · 07-16-2007, 03:33 PM

I was at BBG about 5 years or so ago with a friend and we had one day of just total downpours.

We had brought a bottle of Ouzo with us and the two of us played Ouzo Jenga with Lalo. It was just the 3 of us.

He didn't fair so well and drank about half the bottle..Chinos had to send him home by 2 o'clock because he was so messed up.

RobnStew · 07-16-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Klaw

I was at BBG about 5 years or so ago with a friend and we had one day of just total downpours.

We had brought a bottle of Ouzo with us and the two of us played Ouzo Jenga with Lalo. It was just the 3 of us.

He didn't fair so well and drank about half the bottle..Chinos had to send him home by 2 o'clock because he was so messed up.

Our Jenga game was the drinking variety as well - in the picture I linked to, the guy with the goatee was puked, passed out, slept it off and back in action all within 5 hours - legendary!

Beverly · 07-16-2007, 04:42 PM

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Alot of times when it's calling for rain in July, it will rain in the middle of the nite also. We've sat in the bars and watched it rain and by the time we come out it was all done and over with.

Yes we have, Bev! :lol:

And I'm sure we will again.

Like Sunday night perhaps??? :wink:

Dany is working in the Embarcadero now so we should be good to go about 11pm.

Wait a min. Gotta send pm. coming your way.

Klaw · 07-16-2007, 04:43 PM

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Alot of times when it's calling for rain in July, it will rain in the middle of the nite also. We've sat in the bars and watched it rain and by the time we come out it was all done and over with.

Yes we have, Bev! :lol:

And I'm sure we will again.

Like Sunday night perhaps??? :wink:

Dany is working in the Embarcadero now so we should be good to go about 11pm.

Wait a min. Gotta send pm. coming your way.

**waiting patiently**

Beverly · 07-16-2007, 04:46 PM

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Alot of times when it's calling for rain in July, it will rain in the middle of the nite also. We've sat in the bars and watched it rain and by the time we come out it was all done and over with.

Yes we have, Bev! :lol:

And I'm sure we will again.

Like Sunday night perhaps??? :wink:

Dany is working in the Embarcadero now so we should be good to go about 11pm.

Wait a min. Gotta send pm. coming your way.

**waiting patiently**

okay it's there.

Klaw · 07-16-2007, 04:47 PM

Got it.

Reply PM heading your way. :lol:

07-15-2007, 04:00 PM	#1
RobnStew Cancuncare Guru Join Date: 18th Apr 2007 Location: Sweet Home Chicago Posts: 525	What to do when the weather is lousy? Much to my dismay, the weather forecast for our stay (19th through the 24th) looks pretty rainy - calling for showers on Thursday the 19th and Friday the 20th, partly cloudy the 21st, and then showers again the 22nd through the 24th. Questions: 1) OK, how reliable is this forecast. In my experience in Cancun in July (4 trips total), it seems like a daily splash rain is inevitable - but a "showers" forecast makes me wonder if something more organized is settling in. Any experience anyone? Steve? What's your prognostications saying? 2) If there is a rainy day, what does the resort do? Do they get some fun going in Nice Shoes? Or if it's not t-stormy and just warm rain, do they still have pool fun? What do the people do? While I haven't been entirely against having a reason to spend a day watching (and acting out) the action on channel 12, I'm thinking 5 days of that isn't what I want ... ?? Stew (of RobnStew __________________ Pics from July 2007 trip: http://public.fotki.com/StewartC/bbg2007/ Send me a PM to view this album.

07-15-2007, 05:37 PM	#2
Klaw I can choose my own title Join Date: 15th Feb 2003 Location: BBG mostly...occasionally Cincinnati Posts: 5,722	Stew, I'm going to be there from the 20th to the 24th and really am not worried about the forecast. This time of year it's not unusual to see showeres or t-shorms in the forecast but if it's anything like the weather the last few weeks, if it does rain it will be about 10 minutes or so and the sun will be back and dry everything up. It has been hot! As for what to to do on a rainy day though...check out one of the local malls..go out for lunch or dinner...head to Playa as just because it's raining in Cancun doesn't mean it's raining in Playa..the bars at BBG are still open.... There's lots to do! __________________ Karan IT'S JUST NOT OUR YEAR....BUT WE'LL BE BACK!!!! CLOSING IN ON BBG TRIP NUMBER 69!!!!

07-15-2007, 08:35 PM	#4
Steve Owner and Administrator Join Date: 14th Feb 2003 Location: Cancun, Mexico Posts: 4,193	This time of the year dont worry about the weather, the forecasts always say chance of showers. I think we've been back from the UK around a month or so now and it's rained about 3 or 4 times, never longer than 5 or 10 minutes. __________________ USA Transfers - Private Airport Transfers! Discount Cancun Tours! - The best in the business Cancun Top 100 Websites Compare hotel rates from 400 providers here Cancuncare on Facebook

07-15-2007, 11:52 PM	#5
RobnStew Cancuncare Guru Join Date: 18th Apr 2007 Location: Sweet Home Chicago Posts: 525	See, that's what I'm looking for - reality check. When we went to the DR in 2004 - forcast was rain every day. And it did. for about 5 mins ... Ok, thanks guys ... Cna't wait to go. The tempations awaiting me at the BBG are just killing me! LOL Stew __________________ Pics from July 2007 trip: http://public.fotki.com/StewartC/bbg2007/ Send me a PM to view this album.

07-16-2007, 11:26 AM	#8
RoynSandy Cancuncare Addict Join Date: 9th Nov 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 321	Weather We have been to Cancun during each season of the year and have never seen 1 day where it rained all day,don't worry!They still serve drinks no matter what!,channel 12 is always on,and everyone still wants to party and have fun!! __________________ Looking forward to May at TTR !!!!

07-15-2007, 08:21 PM	#3
jkmrtv Cancuncare Regular Join Date: 8th Jun 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 149	We had a lovely shower for 5 mins :wink: Then hot and humid again, with lots of sun The weather will be perfect, it always is :!:

07-16-2007, 01:46 PM	#10
xoie's omah Cancuncare Guru Join Date: 6th Sep 2006 Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 822	When we were there in January and there was a long period of rain (started about same time as Wacky Time) the games went on!! Once the rain got heavy they moved Crazy Darts into Nice Shoes and the fun continued. __________________ Catrina (and Kevin too!)

07-16-2007, 02:17 PM	#12
Beverly Cancuncare Guru Join Date: 15th Feb 2003 Location: Youngstown, Oh Posts: 749	Alot of times when it's calling for rain in July, it will rain in the middle of the nite also. We've sat in the bars and watched it rain and by the time we come out it was all done and over with. __________________ Vacation pics http://community.webshots.com/user/beverlychris

07-16-2007, 03:26 PM	#16
RobnStew Cancuncare Guru Join Date: 18th Apr 2007 Location: Sweet Home Chicago Posts: 525	Did someone say Jenga? This is from our trip to Nassau and the rainy day ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/stewpix...7600127790860/ __________________ Pics from July 2007 trip: http://public.fotki.com/StewartC/bbg2007/ Send me a PM to view this album.

07-16-2007, 03:33 PM	#17
Klaw I can choose my own title Join Date: 15th Feb 2003 Location: BBG mostly...occasionally Cincinnati Posts: 5,722	I was at BBG about 5 years or so ago with a friend and we had one day of just total downpours. We had brought a bottle of Ouzo with us and the two of us played Ouzo Jenga with Lalo. It was just the 3 of us. He didn't fair so well and drank about half the bottle..Chinos had to send him home by 2 o'clock because he was so messed up. __________________ Karan IT'S JUST NOT OUR YEAR....BUT WE'LL BE BACK!!!! CLOSING IN ON BBG TRIP NUMBER 69!!!!

07-16-2007, 04:47 PM	#22
Klaw I can choose my own title Join Date: 15th Feb 2003 Location: BBG mostly...occasionally Cincinnati Posts: 5,722	Got it. Reply PM heading your way. :lol: __________________ Karan IT'S JUST NOT OUR YEAR....BUT WE'LL BE BACK!!!! CLOSING IN ON BBG TRIP NUMBER 69!!!!

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