Our verdict
The best time to visit Acapulco is February
In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 31℃ (88℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 32℃ (90℉) on the hottest days of the year. The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of 21℃ (70℉).
If you’re keen to see the sights of Acapulco during the day, the sun stays up the longest around March. On average it rains the most days in September, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
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Acapulco seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Acapulco as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Acapulco is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Acapulco
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Acapulco for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Acapulco climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Acapulco for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Acapulco in January
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Acapulco in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Acapulco in February
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Acapulco in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Acapulco in March
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 30 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Acapulco in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Acapulco in April
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Acapulco in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Acapulco in May
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Acapulco in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Acapulco in June
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 134mm (5") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Acapulco in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Acapulco in July
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 87mm (3") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Acapulco in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Acapulco in August
- Average temperature: 28℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 135mm (5") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Acapulco in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Acapulco in September
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 225mm (9") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Acapulco in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Acapulco in October
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 118mm (5") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Acapulco in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Acapulco in November
- Average temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Acapulco in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Acapulco in December
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Acapulco in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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