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Santa Cruz Huatulco Climate by Month

In Santa Cruz Huatulco the beaches are not crowded, everything is very clean as well as the water. Snorkeling, fishing, bay tours to secluded bays for swimming are great things to do in this area. With daily temperatures between 24°C and 33°C and lots of sun, Santa Cruz Huatulco is becoming a popular holiday destination.This area is truly an eco tourist spot. Huatulco has taken great care to leave as much nature as possible in tact, leaving the area thick with greenery and teaming with wildlife.

It has an average of 310 days of sun a year. The rainy season in Santa Cruz Huatulco is from May to October and even during the rainy season the showers are short and the sun usually comes back out shortly after. Hurricane season is also during the rainy season but the hurricanes normally only increase the amount of rain during the showers. The dry season goes from November to April.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Santa Cruz Huatulco remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in April to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 23°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Santa Cruz Huatulco has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2326 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Santa Cruz Huatulco shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in September, with an average of 521 mm of precipitation over 7 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 13 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Santa Cruz Huatulco serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Huatulco, Mexico (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Huatulco, Mexico (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Santa Cruz Huatulco ranges from 26°C in December to 29°C in May.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Huatulco, Mexico (22 KM, 13 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Santa Cruz Huatulco in Mexico

Santa Cruz Huatulco has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 30°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April and December.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Santa Cruz Huatulco?
    Rainy season in Santa Cruz Huatulco occurs in the months of June, July, August, September and October.
  • Does Santa Cruz Huatulco have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and March are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Santa Cruz Huatulco?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Santa Cruz Huatulco?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Santa Cruz Huatulco?
    September tops the wettest month list with 521 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Santa Cruz Huatulco?
    February is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Santa Cruz Huatulco?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 280 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Santa Cruz Huatulco

    Thu   Dec 12
    33°C | 21°C
    S 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    34°C | 21°C
    SW 14 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    34°C | 21°C
    SW 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain