La Cruz de Huanacaxtle has a rather idyllic tropical climate, with 345 days of sunshine per year and average temperatures between 23 and 29 degrees Celsius (73F-84F). Located 402 kilometers (250 miles) south of the Tropic of Cancer, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle's sub-tropical climate, with its characteristic humidity, is often compared to Hawaii since it is located approximately on the same latitude as the Hawaiian Islands. La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is in a cove near the northern tip of Banderas Bay so the ocean breezes keep it slightly cooler (approximately 2 to 3 degrees) than Puerto Vallarta.
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, and the Banderas Bay Area in general, is virtually immune from hurricanes. The Bay of Banderas acts as a natural barrier, pushing the storms out to sea, or further up the pacific coast. Only once in the past 35-40 years has La Cruz de Huanacaxtle and surrounding communities experienced damage from a hurricane.
Best season to visit La Cruz de Huanacaxtle: November to May
20 - 23 degrees Celsius (68F-73F)
Little to no rain
Hottest weather for La Cruz de Huanacaxtle: July to October
29 degrees Celsius average (84F)
Increased humidity
Sporadic rainfalls in the afternoons
Occasional tropical storms
To be more precise about the anticipated weather conditions, one might consult some campesinos (Mexican farm workers), who are closer to the land than most. In their weather folklore, they believe that the weather during the month of January serves as a long-range forecast for the entire year.
To get updated weather reports for La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, you can follow most references for weather in Puerto Vallarta, as La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is only 20 minutes from Puerto Vallarta.
For more information on La Cruz, see the things to do page.
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