When is the best time to go to Zihuatanejo

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Zihuatanejo, 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.

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Zihuatanejo weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Zihuatanejo 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

Zihuatanejo January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 16mm 7.9hrs 12hrs 28°C

The weather in January in Zihuatanejo is characteristically hot and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zihuatanejo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Zihuatanejo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Zihuatanejo with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Zihuatanejo February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 5mm 8.6hrs 12.3hrs 27°C

February in Zihuatanejo is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zihuatanejo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Zihuatanejo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Zihuatanejo 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Zihuatanejo March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
31°C 2mm 8.2hrs 12.7hrs 27°C

The weather in March in Zihuatanejo is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zihuatanejo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Zihuatanejo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Zihuatanejo with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Zihuatanejo April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
31°C 2mm 7.2hrs 13.3hrs 27°C

Zihuatanejo's weather in April is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zihuatanejo, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Zihuatanejo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Zihuatanejo with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Zihuatanejo May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
32°C 19mm 6.8hrs 13.7hrs 28°C

May is a dry month in Zihuatanejo and the temperature is generally very hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zihuatanejo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Zihuatanejo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Zihuatanejo with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Zihuatanejo June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
31°C 151mm 6.1hrs 12hrs 29°C

The climate in Zihuatanejo during June can be summarized as very hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zihuatanejo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Zihuatanejo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Zihuatanejo with around 151mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Zihuatanejo July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 178mm 6hrs 12.3hrs 30°C

July in Zihuatanejo is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zihuatanejo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Zihuatanejo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Zihuatanejo with around 178mm 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Zihuatanejo August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 175mm 6.3hrs 12.7hrs 30°C

The weather in August in Zihuatanejo is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zihuatanejo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Zihuatanejo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Zihuatanejo with around 175mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Zihuatanejo September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 245mm 5.4hrs 13.3hrs 30°C

Zihuatanejo'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 Zihuatanejo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Zihuatanejo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Zihuatanejo with around 245mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Zihuatanejo October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 97mm 6.7hrs 13.7hrs 30°C

October is a a little damp, humid month in Zihuatanejo and the temperature is generally hot.

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 Zihuatanejo.

October is in the fall / autumn in Zihuatanejo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Zihuatanejo with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Zihuatanejo November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 16mm 7.9hrs 12hrs 29°C

November in Zihuatanejo is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zihuatanejo, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Zihuatanejo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Zihuatanejo with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Zihuatanejo December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 11mm 7.5hrs 12.3hrs 29°C

December in Zihuatanejo is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zihuatanejo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Zihuatanejo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Zihuatanejo with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Zihuatanejo weather stats

Zihuatanejo weather statistics
Hottest month: May 34.8°C 94.6°F
Driest month: March 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: February 8.6hrs
Coldest month: January 32.3°C 90.1°F
Wettest month: September 245mm 9.6ins
Warmest sea: August 30°C 86°F
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