Acapulco Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Acapulco remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in May. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 30°C (86°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in May to 23°C (73°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Acapulco has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1412 mm (56 in) of rainfall annually. Acapulco can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 347 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (April), you will experience much drier conditions, with 1.5 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 28°C (82°F) in March to 30°C (86°F) in July.

Water temperature over the year

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