Here’s a funny truth: while hurricanes are massive, they only hit a tiny slice of the world. You’ll never see one in Europe (the water is too cold), South America (except the very northern tip), or Antarctica (because polar bears aren’t that unlucky).
Think of it like a really exclusive nightclub—bouncers called “wind shear” and “dry air” kick most storms out before they even get to the door. So if you live in, say, London, the closest you’ll get to a hurricane is a grumpy pigeon ruffling its feathers.
Where do hurricanes occur?
When They Crash Your Vacation
Remember that time your cousin Brianna posted a video of herself on a beach in Cancún, and then 24 hours later the whole resort was boarding up windows? Yeah. That’s how fast these things move.
Hurricane season in the Atlantic runs from June 1 to November 30—basically, the entire summer and fall. It’s like a six-month-long surprise party nobody asked for. The Western Pacific gets them year-round, but peaks from July to October.
Pro tip: If you’re booking a trip to the Caribbean in September, buy travel insurance. And pack a deck of cards for the lobby blackout.
