When is the best time to go to Ixtapa
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ixtapa, Mexico. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Ixtapa
Ixtapa weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ixtapa are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 7mm | 6.1hrs | 12hrs |
The weather in January in Ixtapa is characteristically warm, humid and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ixtapa, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Ixtapa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Ixtapa with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 5mm | 7.3hrs | 12.3hrs |
February in Ixtapa is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ixtapa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Ixtapa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ixtapa with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 9mm | 6.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Ixtapa is characteristically hot, humid and very dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ixtapa.
March is in the spring in Ixtapa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ixtapa with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 35mm | 5.3hrs | 13.2hrs |
Ixtapa's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ixtapa.
April is in the spring in Ixtapa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ixtapa with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 99mm | 5.6hrs | 13.7hrs |
May is a a little damp, humid month in Ixtapa and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ixtapa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Ixtapa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ixtapa with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 290mm | 4.9hrs | 12hrs |
June is a very wet, humid month in Ixtapa and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ixtapa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Ixtapa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ixtapa with around 290mm 11.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 293mm | 5.8hrs | 12.3hrs |
July in Ixtapa is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ixtapa.
July is in the summer in Ixtapa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ixtapa with around 293mm 11.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 275mm | 5.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Ixtapa is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ixtapa.
August is in the summer in Ixtapa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ixtapa with around 275mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 297mm | 4.4hrs | 13.2hrs |
Ixtapa's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ixtapa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Ixtapa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ixtapa with around 297mm 11.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 146mm | 5.1hrs | 13.7hrs |
October is a wet, humid month in Ixtapa and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ixtapa.
October is in the fall / autumn in Ixtapa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ixtapa with around 146mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 30mm | 6.2hrs | 12hrs |
The weather in November in Ixtapa is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Ixtapa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Ixtapa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ixtapa with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 10mm | 6.1hrs | 12.3hrs |
December in Ixtapa is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ixtapa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Ixtapa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ixtapa with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Ixtapa weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 5mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 26.9°C 80.4°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 297mm 11.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
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