Climate Insights for Acapulco

La Trinitaria, Chiapas, Mexico

Hottest
May
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
January
13°C low55°F low
Wettest
June
369 mm rain14.5 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Acapulco is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 2,009 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, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Acapulco is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 79.1 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, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°FebMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°MarMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°AprMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°MayMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°JunMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°JulMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°AugMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°SepMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°OctMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°NovMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°DecMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 71°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FFebMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 59°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°F
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Acapulco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 28°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Acapulco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 82°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 101mmFebPrecipitation: 62mmMarPrecipitation: 52mmAprPrecipitation: 55mmMayPrecipitation: 116mmJunPrecipitation: 369mmJulPrecipitation: 163mmAugPrecipitation: 226mmSepPrecipitation: 319mmOctPrecipitation: 265mmNovPrecipitation: 178mmDecPrecipitation: 106mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inMarPrecipitation: 2inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inMayPrecipitation: 4.6inJunPrecipitation: 14.5inJulPrecipitation: 6.4inAugPrecipitation: 8.9inSepPrecipitation: 12.5inOctPrecipitation: 10.4inNovPrecipitation: 7inDecPrecipitation: 4.2in
Precipitation

Acapulco is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,009 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 167 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 369 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 52 mm. That's 317 mm less than June, 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 79.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.6 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 14.5 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 2 in. That's 12.5 in less than June, 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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Acapulco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Acapulco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan17°63°F
Feb18°64°F
Mar19°67°F
Apr21°70°F
May22°72°F
Jun21°70°F
Jul20°69°F
Aug21°69°F
Sep21°69°F
Oct20°68°F
Nov19°65°F
Dec17°63°F

The best time to visit Acapulco is during February, March and April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 56 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 13°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Acapulco is during February, March and April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 82°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 55°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

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
13 °C55 °F
22 °C71 °F
5 km/h3 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C57 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C59 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
55 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C63 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C63 °F
26 °C79 °F
4 km/h3 mph
369 mm14.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
25 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C61 °F
26 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
226 mm8.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C62 °F
26 °C78 °F
4 km/h2 mph
319 mm12.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C62 °F
25 °C76 °F
4 km/h3 mph
265 mm10.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
178 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C56 °F
22 °C72 °F
5 km/h3 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in