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Zipolite Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The dry season goes from November to April and this is the best time of year to visit Zipolite. Rainy season is from May to October, however during the rainy season 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.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Zipolite temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C in May to a very warm 32°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 23°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Zipolite experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2570 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Zipolite, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 629 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 9 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 8.4 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Zipolite Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Zipolite, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 5.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Mazunte, Mexico (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Mazunte, Mexico (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Average water temperature

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

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Mazunte, Mexico (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Forecast for Zipolite

Sat   Jan 11
32°C | 21°C
SW 3 m/s
0.1 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Sun   Jan 12
32°C | 23°C
SW 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
32°C | 22°C
SE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

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 Zipolite in Mexico

Zipolite has high temperatures year round ranging between 32°C and 35°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 Zipolite?
    Rainy season in Zipolite occurs in the months of June, July, August, September and October.
  • Does Zipolite have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Zipolite?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Zipolite?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 32°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Zipolite?
    September tops the wettest month list with 629 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Zipolite?
    February is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Zipolite?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 277 hours of sunshine.

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