Climate Insights for Acapulco

Progreso, Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero, Mexico

Hottest
July
30°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
March
26°C low78°F low
Wettest
September
397 mm rain15.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Acapulco is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,310 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 397 mm of rainfall. Acapulco is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are March, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 26°C.The climate in Acapulco is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 51.6 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 15.6 in of rainfall. Acapulco is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are March, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 78°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°FebMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 27°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MayMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°JunMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°JulMax: 30°Average: 29°Min: 27°AugMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°SepMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°OctMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°NovMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°DecMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 81°FJunMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 83°FMin: 81°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 83°FMin: 81°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°F
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Min

Acapulco has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Acapulco has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6mmFebPrecipitation: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 8mmAprPrecipitation: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 10mmJunPrecipitation: 253mmJulPrecipitation: 123mmAugPrecipitation: 257mmSepPrecipitation: 397mmOctPrecipitation: 220mmNovPrecipitation: 33mmDecPrecipitation: 3mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inAprPrecipitation: 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.4inJunPrecipitation: 9.9inJulPrecipitation: 4.8inAugPrecipitation: 10.1inSepPrecipitation: 15.6inOctPrecipitation: 8.7inNovPrecipitation: 1.3inDecPrecipitation: 0.1in
Precipitation

Acapulco is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,310 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 109 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 397 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0 mm. That's 396 mm less than September, 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 fairly wet location, receiving approximately 51.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 15.6 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0 in. That's 15.6 in less than September, 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/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Acapulco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Acapulco is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph 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
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
6 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h7 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h8 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C81 °F
29 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
253 mm9.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C81 °F
30 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C81 °F
29 °C85 °F
11 km/h7 mph
257 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
397 mm15.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
220 mm8.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
10 km/h6 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in