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When is the best time to go to Acapulco

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Acapulco.
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When is the best time to visit Acapulco?

In general the best time to visit Acapulco is probably January, February, March, April, May, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are May, August, November, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
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The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is May, August, November. Average maximum temperatures are up to +30°C in May and it has 9 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Acapulco in different months

This is the average weather in Acapulco for each month based on historic data:

In January, February, March, April, May the weather is great. There are an average of 23 sunny days in March and the temperature ranges from +21°C to +28°C.

November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +29°C during November.

In June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 119 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 307 mm in September.

Climate in Acapulco

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Acapulco for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+32°C+32°C+32°C+33°C+33°C+33°C+32°C+32°C+33°C+33°C+34°C+34°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+28°C+28°C+28°C+29°C+30°C+29°C+29°C+29°C+28°C+28°C+29°C+28°C
Minimum Temperature
+16°C+16°C+17°C+15°C+18°C+20°C+20°C+21°C+19°C+20°C+18°C+18°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
737272737377777981807775
Rain, mm
732021194175241307170276
Snow, mm
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Average wind speed, m/s
122222221111
Sunny Days
191923189200031216
Cloud Days
978121554323811
Rainy Days
311172123252624104
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Acapulco during the whole year:
The hottest month in Acapulco is May with average maximum temperature going up to +30°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +21°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Acapulco looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Acapulco is September with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 72%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Acapulco during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 23 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 2 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 26 rainy days and 307 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Acapulco:

What is the hottest month in Acapulco?

The hottest month in Acapulco is May with average maximum temperature of +30°C.

What is the coldest month in Acapulco?

The coldest month in Acapulco is January with minimum temperatures of +21°C.

Is Acapulco worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Acapulco usually has great weather. The best month is probably May with +30°C and 9 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Acapulco?

if you're looking to visit Acapulco when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for September, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being April with only 0 mm of rain.

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Monthly weather in Acapulco

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Acapulco, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.