Climate Insights for Acapulco

Girón, Santander, Colombia

Hottest
February
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
May
480 mm rain18.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Acapulco is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 3,978 mm of precipitation falls per year. Acapulco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Acapulco sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Acapulco is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 156.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Acapulco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Acapulco sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°FebMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°MarMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°AprMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°MayMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°JunMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 20°JulMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°AugMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°SepMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°OctMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 19°NovMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 20°DecMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 73°FMin: 68°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 68°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°F
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Average
Min

Acapulco has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Acapulco has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 73°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 148mmFebPrecipitation: 128mmMarPrecipitation: 276mmAprPrecipitation: 316mmMayPrecipitation: 480mmJunPrecipitation: 443mmJulPrecipitation: 434mmAugPrecipitation: 291mmSepPrecipitation: 282mmOctPrecipitation: 433mmNovPrecipitation: 457mmDecPrecipitation: 290mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.8inFebPrecipitation: 5inMarPrecipitation: 10.9inAprPrecipitation: 12.5inMayPrecipitation: 18.9inJunPrecipitation: 17.4inJulPrecipitation: 17.1inAugPrecipitation: 11.4inSepPrecipitation: 11.1inOctPrecipitation: 17.1inNovPrecipitation: 18inDecPrecipitation: 11.4in
Precipitation

Acapulco is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,978 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 332 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 480 mm of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 128 mm. That's 352 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Acapulco is a very wet location, receiving approximately 156.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13.1 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 18.9 in of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5 in. That's 13.9 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Acapulco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Acapulco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Acapulco based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Acapulco based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C66 °F
27 °C81 °F
3 km/h2 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C67 °F
28 °C82 °F
3 km/h2 mph
128 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C68 °F
27 °C81 °F
3 km/h2 mph
276 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C68 °F
27 °C80 °F
3 km/h2 mph
316 mm12.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C68 °F
27 °C80 °F
3 km/h2 mph
480 mm18.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C68 °F
26 °C79 °F
3 km/h2 mph
443 mm17.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
20 °C68 °F
27 °C80 °F
3 km/h2 mph
434 mm17.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C67 °F
27 °C80 °F
3 km/h2 mph
291 mm11.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C67 °F
27 °C80 °F
3 km/h2 mph
282 mm11.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C67 °F
26 °C80 °F
3 km/h2 mph
433 mm17.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C67 °F
26 °C79 °F
3 km/h2 mph
457 mm18 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
27 °C80 °F
3 km/h2 mph
290 mm11.4 in
0 cm0 in