has it been raining in Ajijic?

I am coming down next week, should I bring umbrella & rain gear???

Five straight nights without measurable rain...but it's comin' ...we hope.

gvprod wrote:I am coming down next week, should I bring umbrella & rain gear???

This is our rainy season, so bring an umbrella. We've had about 6.07 inches out of 6.6 average for June.

So far what is refered to as the "rainy season" down here is what we called a "perfect summer" in Vancouver......jajaja.

On the narrow sidewalks in Ajijic umbrellas can be a bit cumbersome. I find that a poncho works better.

Me too, haven't used an umbrella in years. I use a rain jacket with a hoodie.

CanuckBob wrote:So far what is refered to as the "rainy season" down here is what we called a "perfect summer" in Vancouver......jajaja.

Or even a dry summer in Vancouver jajaja. Even I am pining for the precipitation and I left the rainforest to escape the wet

As for rain gear I have never bothered with a poncho or umbrella here. Most of the rain is at night and you scooch under the roof at the outdoor establishment you are dining/dancing in or sit on the covered terrace watching the storm. If it is daylight you might get a bit wet but dancing in the rain is acceptable except on certain religious holidays

Bring mosquito repellent...

It mostly rains at night unless there is a tropical storm off the coast. So if you don't go out at night you won't need much rain gear.

espíritu del lago wrote:Bring mosquito repellent...

Yup.........a must!

gvprod wrote:I am coming down next week, should I bring umbrella & rain gear???

CBob has some pretty cool rain gear for sale,kinda pricey but easier than hauling yours down.

IslandGirl wrote:

espíritu del lago wrote:Bring mosquito repellent...

Yup.........a must!

There's a brand they sell at Soriana: FlyOut, which keeps the skeeters off but doesn't contain DEET, which isn't so good for you. You need to use this more than once in an evening. Doesn't smell bad, either.

If you're really stuck in the rain......plastic bag works fine and folds up small. Windshield wipers for those who wear glasses would be nice, huh?

But......it mostly rains at night in Camelot.

Remember the misquitos during the day are the ones that give you Dengue
fever! The ones at night don't have it.

Z

Zedinmexico wrote:Remember the misquitos during the day are the ones that give you Dengue
fever! The ones at night don't have it.

Z

That's interesting,why is that, are they different breeds?

It is because they were born and raised in the Constitution Free Zone and part of their education was to read a book on the proper behavior of Dengue carrying mosquitoes.

I thought it was because they were expat mosquitoes and afraid to go out at night

viajero wrote:

Zedinmexico wrote:Remember the misquitos during the day are the ones that give you Dengue
fever! The ones at night don't have it.

Z

That's interesting,why is that, are they different breeds?

Yes they are different breeds of mosquitoes. I have read that in Thailand there is a mosquito that will breed in running water. There the mosquito police come around and inspect your home for standing water. Must be some nasty mosquitoes there.

viajero wrote:

Zedinmexico wrote:Remember the misquitos during the day are the ones that give you Dengue
fever! The ones at night don't have it.

Z

That's interesting,why is that, are they different breeds?

Yep only the day misquitos can give you Dengue. Lots of different types of misquitos down here including those little bastards
who go between the standard screen mesh. Google on Dengue and I think someone mentioned the species of misquitos if
that is what you wanted.
Z

CheenaGringo wrote:It is because they were born and raised in the Constitution Free Zone and part of their education was to read a book on the proper behavior of Dengue carrying mosquitoes.

By the way if you want to read about it instead of making silly comments here is something from the ACLU. It has a nice
map that shows you the CONSTITUTION FREE ZONE that you say doesn't exist. It does and you are wrong on this issue.
If you don't like the ACLU than google it and you will find other sources that you like better. Read and open up your
closed mind. In effect 2/3 of the country have lost there rights. I asked a federal officer I know and he agreed with me.
You have no rights in the shaded area. People have been arrested in Seattle for taking a picture of the ballard Canal while
Japanese tourist were taking pictures of the same canal. The government was using terrorist laws to remove someone who
was a thorn in there side. He had no rights until people publically complained and than it all went away.

http://www.aclu.org/national-security_technology-and-liberty/are-you-living-constitution-free-zone


Z

in Florida the mosquitoes are so big , they screw the ducks .....the ones too big to fit through the screen , can open the door

gravy wrote:in Florida the mosquitoes are so big , they screw the ducks .....the ones too big to fit through the screen , can open the door

Try Alaska or northern canada. Makes Florida skeeters look like nothing.

Z

ours have "N" numbers

Rainfall total June 7.01 inches - Average 6.6 inches

We are well on our way to exceeding yearly averages.

johninajijic wrote:Rainfall total June 7.01 inches - Average 6.6 inches

We are well on our way to exceeding yearly averages.

Where are you looking to find rainfall totals?

I'd like to keep an eye on them too. Thanks! :-)

www.chapalaweather.net