Santa Cruz Huatulco weather in October (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Is October a good time to explore Santa Cruz Huatulco weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Santa Cruz Huatulco generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 29°C. At night, it falls to around 25°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz Huatulco in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 399 mm for the month. Expect around 4 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With approximately 231 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Cruz Huatulco. January, February, March, April and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz Huatulco climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Cruz Huatulco, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 29°C *  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 399 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 231 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Mexico in October

Find out more about the weather in Mexico and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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