Our verdict
The best time to visit Zihuatanejo is December-April
In the height of summer, temperatures in Zihuatanejo can reach a maximum of 31℃ (89℉). In the winter, temperatures can get down to 20℃ (69℉) around February.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Zihuatanejo, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Zihuatanejo in September – It’s the wettest month of the year.
Keep reading to find out more detailed information about the seasons and climate in Zihuatanejo, as well as our favourite tools to help you find the best options for transport, accommodation, and much more.
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Zihuatanejo seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Zihuatanejo as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Zihuatanejo 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 Zihuatanejo
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 Zihuatanejo 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.
Zihuatanejo 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 Zihuatanejo 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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Zihuatanejo in January
- Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zihuatanejo in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zihuatanejo in February
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zihuatanejo in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zihuatanejo in March
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zihuatanejo in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zihuatanejo in April
- Average temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 61%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zihuatanejo in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zihuatanejo in May
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zihuatanejo in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Zihuatanejo in June
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 69mm (3") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zihuatanejo in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zihuatanejo in July
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 81mm (3") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zihuatanejo in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Zihuatanejo in August
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 72mm (3") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zihuatanejo in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zihuatanejo in September
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 157mm (6") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zihuatanejo in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Zihuatanejo in October
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 97mm (4") over 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zihuatanejo in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zihuatanejo in November
- Average temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zihuatanejo in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zihuatanejo in December
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zihuatanejo in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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