AI-generatedAcapulco de Juárez at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- May · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 30.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,090 h
- Rain a year
- 1,493 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Acapulco de Juárez
Acapulco de Juárez has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while September is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year, Acapulco de Juárez is very sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – April
October is in the hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:3218:19
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:18–07:01 · evening 17:50–18:32
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:10–06:18 · evening 18:32–18:41
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Acapulco de Juárez in October?
In October, Acapulco de Juárez is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 216 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Acapulco de Juárez.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min06:32 – 18:19
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 11 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Mexico_City
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Acapulco de Juárez
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.1 – 30.3 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Acapulco de Juárez ranges from 27.5 °C in March to 30.5 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in May. From August to October the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 29.8 and 31.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.5° | 27.8° | 29.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.9° | 27.2° | 28.6° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.5° | 26.2° | 28.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.7° | 26.6° | 28.5° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.7° | warm |
| JuneJun | 29.7° | 29.1° | 30.3° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 30.3° | 29.8° | 30.9° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 30.5° | 29.8° | 31.0° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 30.1° | 29.4° | 30.7° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.7° | 29.1° | 30.3° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.6° | 28.9° | 30.1° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.1° | 28.4° | 29.7° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in Acapulco de Juárez
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Acapulco de Juárez, 68 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 20 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Acapulco de Juárez
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Acapulco de Juárez: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Acapulco de Juárez has about 21 rainy days with 216 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Acapulco de Juárez
How breezy and how cloudy Acapulco de Juárez is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Acapulco de Juárez typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Acapulco de Juárez: mostly cloudy, with about 8.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Acapulco de Juárez
How often the day gets hot in Acapulco de Juárez (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Acapulco de Juárez has about 11 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Acapulco de Juárez
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (22°), the warmest in May (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 345 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 76 | 31° | 22° | 28.5° | 8.6 h | 2 | 11 |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 | 31° | 22° | 27.9° | 9.4 h | 1 | 4 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 31° | 22° | 27.5° | 8.9 h | 1 | 5 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 32° | 23° | 27.7° | 9.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 60 | 32° | 24° | 28.8° | 8.8 h | 7 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 44 | 30° | 24° | 29.7° | 7.7 h | 22 | 262 |
| JulyJul | 45 | 31° | 24° | 30.3° | 8.2 h | 22 | 236 |
| AugustAug | 46 | 30° | 24° | 30.5° | 7.8 h | 24 | 287 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 29° | 24° | 30.1° | 6.8 h | 25 | 383 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 30° | 24° | 29.7° | 8.0 h | 21 | 216 |
| NovemberNov | 74 | 30° | 23° | 29.6° | 9.0 h | 7 | 41 |
| DecemberDec | 77 | 30° | 22° | 29.1° | 8.6 h | 2 | 9 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
16.85° N, 99.91° W · 16 m · America/Mexico_City
Best time to visit Acapulco de Juárez
The best time to visit Acapulco de Juárez is from November to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from November to May. Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is September with 383 mm.
Acapulco de Juárez through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Acapulco de Juárez in the dry season
Nov – May
Good
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Acapulco de Juárez in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Fair
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 115 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Acapulco de Juárez for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Acapulco de Juárez
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Acapulco de Juárez: score 77 against 51. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in December. December has 19 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 51 | 77better |
| Day high | 30° | 30° |
| Night low | 24° | 22° |
| Sea | 29.7° | 29.1° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 21 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 216 mm | 9 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Acapulco de Juárez month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
76January31° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In January, Acapulco de Juárez is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Acapulco de Juárez.
Acapulco de Juárez in January76February31° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In February, Acapulco de Juárez is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Acapulco de Juárez.
Acapulco de Juárez in February73March31° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In March, Acapulco de Juárez is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Acapulco de Juárez.
Acapulco de Juárez in March68April32° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In April, Acapulco de Juárez is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Acapulco de Juárez.
Acapulco de Juárez in April60May32° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In May, Acapulco de Juárez is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Acapulco de Juárez.
Acapulco de Juárez in May44June30° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In June, Acapulco de Juárez is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 262 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Acapulco de Juárez.
Acapulco de Juárez in June45July31° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In July, Acapulco de Juárez is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 236 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Acapulco de Juárez.
Acapulco de Juárez in July46August30° · Sea 31° · 8 h
In August, Acapulco de Juárez is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 287 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Acapulco de Juárez.
Acapulco de Juárez in August48September29° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In September, Acapulco de Juárez is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 383 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Acapulco de Juárez.
Acapulco de Juárez in September51October30° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In October, Acapulco de Juárez is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 216 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Acapulco de Juárez.
Acapulco de Juárez in October74November30° · Sea 30° · 9 h
In November, Acapulco de Juárez is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Acapulco de Juárez.
Acapulco de Juárez in November77December30° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In December, Acapulco de Juárez is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Acapulco de Juárez.
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Acapulco de Juárez vs. Zihuatanejo
In October the holiday weather in Acapulco de Juárez and Zihuatanejo is about equally good (score 51 vs. 51). During the day Zihuatanejo is 1 °C cooler than Acapulco de Juárez. The sea is about equally warm. Zihuatanejo gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Acapulco de Juárez | Zihuatanejo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 51 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 20 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Nov – May |
Through the year
Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Acapulco de Juárez ranks 23 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Ensenada23°19°98
- 2Tijuana22°97
- 3Cabo San Lucas32°29°95
- 4San Miguel de Allende24°88
- 5Guanajuato24°88
- 6Guadalajara26°83
- 7Monterrey26°83
- 8Oaxaca de Juárez24°77
- 23Acapulco de JuárezThis page30°30°51
Planning a trip to Acapulco de Juárez
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Acapulco de Juárez in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Acapulco de Juárez has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 46).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 46
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 77
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 35 min
- Distance
- 9,180 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Acapulco de Juárez lies in an area that Eastern Pacific hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from May to November, with most storms from August to September. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May: Season
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Season
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Acapulco de Juárez
When is the best time to visit Acapulco de Juárez?
The best time to visit Acapulco de Juárez is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Acapulco de Juárez?
The sea temperature in Acapulco de Juárez ranges from 27.5 °C in March to 30.5 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Acapulco de Juárez in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Acapulco de Juárez?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 24 °C. September is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Acapulco de Juárez?
Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is September with 383 mm. The driest month is April with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Acapulco de Juárez get?
Acapulco de Juárez gets around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.8 hours a day; in September there are 6.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Acapulco de Juárez in?
Acapulco de Juárez uses the time zone America/Mexico_City, at UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Acapulco de Juárez?
A nonstop flight from London to Acapulco de Juárez takes about 11 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,180 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is hurricane season in Acapulco de Juárez?
Acapulco de Juárez lies in an area that Eastern Pacific hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from May to November, with most storms from August to September. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Acapulco de Juárez?
Acapulco de Juárez has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 46). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 57, Summer holidays 46, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 77.
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