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Manzanillo weather & best time to visit

City break

Best time: Dec – May
Warmest month: Jul · 33°
Warmest sea: Aug · 30.2°
Sunshine a year: 2,800 h
Rain a year: 1,215 mm
Climate: Tropical
Time zone: UTC−6
Elevation: 12 m

Climate in Manzanillo

Manzanillo has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while March is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year, Manzanillo is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Manzanillo

The best time to visit Manzanillo is from December to May. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from November to May. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is September with 313 mm.

Manzanillo through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Manzanillo in the dry season

Nov – May

Good

30–31 °C by day
Sea 27 °C
8.3 h of sun a day
11 rainy days in all

Manzanillo in the rainy season

Jun – Oct

Poor

32–33 °C by day
Sea 30 °C
6.7 h of sun a day
113 rainy days in all

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

Peak heat

Jul

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Jun – Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Manzanillo for you.

Preferred daytime temperature 23 °C

Swimming in the sea

Sunshine

Little rain

Avoid muggy heat

Your best months: February – April

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: December – May

Where to go in October Sea temperature in October

Keep in mindFrequent rain

Air temperature32°CNight 25°All months Sea temperature29.6°Cvery warmAll months Sunshine7.3h / dayof 11.7 h daylightAll months Rainy days20days / month173 mmAll months

A typical day in October

Morning, 08:00: about 27°
Midday, 13:00: about 32°
Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
Evening, 20:00: about 29°
Night, 23:00: about 27°

06:5118:35

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 06:37–07:20 · evening 18:06–18:49
Blue hour: Morning 06:29–06:37 · evening 18:49–18:57

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.

October in Manzanillo compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end. The sea cools from 30° to 29°. The days get 0.5 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October	1 Oct	31 Oct
Daytime high	32°	32°
Night-time low	25°	25°
Sea	30°	29°
Daylight	12.0 h	11.5 h

What is the weather like in Manzanillo in October?

In October, Manzanillo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 173 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manzanillo.

More details for October

Daylight: 11 h 44 min06:51 – 18:35
UV index: 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days: 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind: 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover: 62 %on averageAll months
Hot days: 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone: UTC−6offset from UTC

How the score comes together

Temperatureweight 50 %35 %
Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
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

Compare two months in Manzanillo

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

March has the better holiday weather in Manzanillo: score 83 against 32. In March, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in March. March has 19 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in March.

October vs March, Manzanillo
Month	October	March
Holiday weather score	32	83better
Daytime high	32°	30°
Night-time low	25°	20°
Sea	29.6°	25.3°
Sunshine	7.3 h	9.2 hbetter
Rainy days	20	1better
Rainfall	173 mm	9 mmbetter
Muggy days	31	25better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Manzanillo month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

76January30° · Sea 27° · 7.6 h

In January, Manzanillo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 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 Manzanillo.

Manzanillo in January

81February30° · Sea 26° · 8.5 h

In February, Manzanillo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Manzanillo.

Manzanillo in February

83March30° · Sea 25° · 9.2 h

In March, Manzanillo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Manzanillo.

Manzanillo in March

83April30° · Sea 25° · 9.2 h

In April, Manzanillo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Manzanillo.

Manzanillo in April

75May31° · Sea 27° · 8.7 h

In May, Manzanillo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 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 Manzanillo.

Manzanillo in May

31June32° · Sea 29° · 6.8 h

In June, Manzanillo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 178 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manzanillo.

Manzanillo in June

24July33° · Sea 30° · 6.4 h

In July, Manzanillo is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 205 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manzanillo.

Manzanillo in July

25August33° · Sea 30° · 6.6 h

In August, Manzanillo is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 267 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manzanillo.

Manzanillo in August

29September32° · Sea 30° · 6.6 h

In September, Manzanillo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 313 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manzanillo.

Manzanillo in September

32October32° · Sea 30° · 7.3 h

Manzanillo in October

66November31° · Sea 29° · 7.6 h

In November, Manzanillo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 28 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 Manzanillo.

Manzanillo in November

72December31° · Sea 28° · 7.4 h

In December, Manzanillo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. 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, December is a good month for a holiday in Manzanillo.

Manzanillo in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Manzanillo

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 (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in March (20°), the warmest in July (26°). 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) all year, on about 344 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 32°Night 25°Sea 30°

DayNightSea

Month	Score	Day	Night	Sea	Sun	Rain days	Rain mm
JanuaryJan	76	30°	21°	27.2°	7.6 h	1	10
FebruaryFeb	81	30°	21°	26.2°	8.5 h	1	11
MarchMar	83	30°	20°	25.3°	9.2 h	1	9
AprilApr	83	30°	21°	25.1°	9.2 h	0	0
MayMay	75	31°	23°	26.7°	8.7 h	2	10
JuneJun	31	32°	26°	28.5°	6.8 h	17	178
JulyJul	24	33°	26°	29.8°	6.4 h	24	205
AugustAug	25	33°	26°	30.2°	6.6 h	26	267
SeptemberSep	29	32°	25°	29.7°	6.6 h	26	313
OctoberOct	32	32°	25°	29.6°	7.3 h	20	173
NovemberNov	66	31°	24°	28.8°	7.6 h	5	29
DecemberDec	72	31°	22°	28.0°	7.4 h	2	10

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

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Sea temperature

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Manzanillo

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October29.6°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 28.8 – 30.1 °C

Swimming season: all year

cold
fresh
refreshing
pleasant
warm
very warm

OctoberMean sea temperature 29.6°8 in 10 years 28.8° – 30.1°

20°

Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Manzanillo ranges from 25.1 °C in April to 30.2 °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 July. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 29.7 and 30.6 °C.

Sea temperature by month
Month	Average	Cool year	Warm year	Feels
JanuaryJan	27.2°	25.9°	28.1°	warm
FebruaryFeb	26.2°	25.0°	27.3°	warm
MarchMar	25.3°	24.1°	26.6°	pleasant
AprilApr	25.1°	23.6°	26.3°	pleasant
MayMay	26.7°	25.1°	28.3°	warm
JuneJun	28.5°	27.4°	29.5°	warm
JulyJul	29.8°	29.2°	30.4°	very warm
AugustAug	30.2°	29.7°	30.6°	very warm
SeptemberSep	29.7°	29.3°	30.4°	very warm
OctoberOct	29.6°	28.8°	30.1°	very warm
NovemberNov	28.8°	28.1°	29.5°	warm
DecemberDec	28.0°	27.2°	28.7°	warm

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Manzanillo

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberSunshine 7.3 hDaylight 11.7 hShare of daylight 62 %

SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.3 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Manzanillo, 62 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Manzanillo: 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.

OctoberRainy days 20Rainfall 173 mm

In October, Manzanillo has about 20 rainy days with 173 mm of rain in total.

UV index

Sun protection

UV index in Manzanillo

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October: 9 · 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 20 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 the time, 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.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Manzanillo

How breezy and how cloudy Manzanillo 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.

OctoberWind 10 km/hBeaufort 2

WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Manzanillo typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

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.

OctoberCloud cover 62 %Sunshine 7.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Manzanillo: variable cloud, with about 7.3 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Manzanillo

How often the day gets hot in Manzanillo (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

OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 30Daytime high 32 °C

In October, Manzanillo has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

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

Planning a trip to Manzanillo

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

ArrivalNights

Manzanillo 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.

Manzanillo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 25).

Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
83
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
May half-term
May – Jun
66
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
25
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
October half-term
Oct
32
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
74
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight: about 11 h 40 min
Distance: 9,270 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.

Good to know: Mexico

Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Language: Spanish
Sockets: Type A, B · 127 V
Traffic: Drives on the right
Dialling code: +52
Emergency number: 911

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Manzanillo vs Colima

In October Colima has the better holiday weather (score 43 vs 32). During the day Colima is 2 °C cooler than Manzanillo.

Manzanillo vs Colima, in October
in October	Manzanillo	Colima
Holiday weather score	32	43
Daytime high	32°	30°
Sea	30°	no sea nearby
Sunshine	7 h	7 h
Rainy days	20	22
Best time	Dec – May	Nov – Mar

Through the year

OctoberManzanillo 32°Colima 30°

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Ranking

Mexico in October: the best places

In October, Manzanillo ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

Durango26°98
2Aguascalientes City26°92
3León de Los Aldama27°91
4San Miguel de Allende26°89
5Zacatecas20°89
6San José del Cabo33°29°89
7Cabo San Lucas33°29°89
8Santiago de Querétaro26°86
30ManzanilloThis page32°30°32

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Frequently asked questions about Manzanillo

When is the best time to visit Manzanillo?

The best time to visit Manzanillo is from December to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Manzanillo?

The sea temperature in Manzanillo ranges from 25.1 °C in April to 30.2 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Manzanillo in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Manzanillo?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 26 °C. March is the coolest month at 30 °C.

When does it rain most in Manzanillo?

The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is September with 313 mm. The driest month is April with 0 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Manzanillo get?

Manzanillo gets around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 9.2 hours a day; in July there are 6.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Manzanillo in?

Manzanillo is on UTC−6 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Manzanillo?

A nonstop flight from London to Manzanillo takes about 11 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,270 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Manzanillo?

Manzanillo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 66, summer holidays 25, October half-term 32, Christmas holidays 74.