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Ixtapa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Ixtapa maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Ixtapa remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 29°C during cooler months like March.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 22°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Ixtapa is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1237 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, September receives heavy rainfall, averaging 338 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, April brings less rainfall, with 0.4 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ixtapa Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 25°C in January to 29°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Zihuatanejo, Mexico (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Forecast for Ixtapa

Sat   Jan 11
27°C | 21°C
S 5 m/s
10 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Sun   Jan 12
27°C | 21°C
W 3 m/s
37 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Mon   Jan 13
29°C | 22°C
NE 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Ixtapa in Mexico

Ixtapa has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 30°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:
  • When is the rainy season in Ixtapa?
    Rainy season in Ixtapa occurs in the months of June, July, August, September and October.
  • Does Ixtapa have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, May and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Ixtapa?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Ixtapa?
    The coolest month is March with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ixtapa?
    September tops the wettest month list with 338 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ixtapa?
    April is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.

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