Climate Insights for Acapulco
Climate Overview
The climate in Acapulco is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,830 mm of precipitation falls per year. Acapulco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Acapulco is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Acapulco is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 111.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Acapulco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Acapulco is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 71°F.
Temperature
Acapulco has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°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 17°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Acapulco is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,830 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 236 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 379 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 60 mm. That's 320 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Acapulco is a very wet location, receiving approximately 111.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 14.9 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 2.4 in. That's 12.6 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Acapulco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.Acapulco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Acapulco is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 77 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 22°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Acapulco is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 88°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 71°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
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.