Mosquitoes in Cancun

Cancun has a semi-tropical climate and there are usually mosquitoes all year round.

Although mosquitoes are more prevalent in the hot and humid months.

In addition to the annoying bites, mosquitoes can transmit various diseases such as dengue or chikungunya.

This is why it is important to take some precautions to prevent mosquito bites in Cancun.

Mosquito season in Cancun

Mosquito activity varies depending on the season, time of day, weather conditions and location.

In humid areas (natural pools, lakes, swamps), mosquito activity is intense.

Therefore, in rainy seasons there are many mosquitoes and in dry seasons not so much.

Those months are from April to November in Cancun and Riviera Maya, where mosquitoes and other bugs are more likely to appear.

Also keep in mind that mosquito activity intensifies at dusk and dawn.

The mosquito season in Cancun is from April to November, because these are rainy months.

Which area has the most mosquitoes in Cancun?

Mosquito activity is higher in areas of vegetation and lagoons.

In the Hotel Zone, near Nichupté Lagoon, there are more mosquitoes than on the beaches by the sea.

This is because it is an area with a lot of vegetation, freshwater lagoons and mangroves.

In Riviera Maya there are areas with lots of vegetation, lagoons and cenotes, there we will see more mosquito activity than in Cancun.

If you go on a tour or excursion to cenotes and theme parks with lots of vegetation and lagoons, keep in mind that there will be mosquitoes bothering you.

What to do to prevent mosquito bites in Cancun?

Let's see the preventions that we must take to combat mosquitoes in Cancun, although these are applicable for any destination and place:

Insect Repellent

Get bug repellent in spray or cream. Important: You have to get the repellent with the DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide) component, as it is effective against Cancun mosquitoes. Get a repellent that contains at least 20% DEET.

Other repellent products

There are other mosquito repellent products such as clothing containing repellents, bracelets, towels, even socks with repellents.

Dress appropriately

If possible, wear long-sleeved, loose-fitting clothing. Clothing should be light-colored since mosquitoes have difficulty perceiving light colors. Do not wear tight-fitting clothing, as mosquitoes can bite through clothing.

Avoid using perfumes

The scent of perfumes and other products such as deodorants or colognes attracts mosquitoes. Try not to use them.

Mosquito repellent devices

This is for your hotel room. There are different products, such as tablets, evaporating liquid, mosquito repellent lamp, etc.

Close windows and doors

It is better to prevent mosquitoes from entering the room. Make sure you have the windows closed, and always use the mosquito net if you have.

Remedies for mosquito bites.

Taking all these precautions, it is very probable that you will be bitten by some mosquito or other type of insects.

In that case, there is nothing left to do but to apply a good bug bite relief cream.

You should also be careful with allergies to bites.

That is why it is advisable to take some anti-allergic or antihistamine pills to alleviate allergies. Although if it is a severe allergy, you have to go to the hospital immediately.