Acapulco Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Acapulco (also known as Acapulco de Juárez) is blessed with year-round nice and warm weather, with only variations in the amount of rain and humidity throughout the year. It has a tropical savanna climate with dry winters. Tropical Storms and Hurricanes are a threat from May through November.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Acapulco remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in May. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 30°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 23°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Acapulco has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1412 mm of rainfall annually. Acapulco can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 347 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast April, experiences much drier conditions, with 1.5 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Acapulco Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Acapulco experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.7 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 6.5 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 28°C in March to 30°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Acapulco.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 78%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Acapulco in Mexico
Acapulco has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 32°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April, May, November and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Acapulco occurs in the months of June, July, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January, February, March, April and December are very dry.
May has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 347 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.
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