Acapulco Travel Weather

What's the Weather Like When Traveling to Acapulco?

Acapulco is a popular tourist destination on the southwest coast of Mexico. It is one of the oldest resorts on the west coast. It is a thriving area with the metro population of Acapulco now over one million. The geography of Acapulco varies greatly from level near the coast to high mountain peaks over 5000 feet high inland.

The climate of Acapulco is classified as tropical wet and dry. This indicates a warm climate with distinct times of dry and wet weather. The wet period is produced by the monsoon trough which becomes active causing an increase in tropical weather disturbances especially during late summer. The high inland mountains nearby help build thunderstorms during the summer also. Low humidity and pleasant warm days dominate the winter months.

Acapulco Rainfall
Acapulco has a very distinct wet and dry season. The heaviest rains occur from June through the middle of October. The increase in rainfall is the result of summertime thunderstorms, as well as from tropical cyclones that are sometimes close to the coast of Acapulco. It is not unusual for several inches of rain to fall in one day if a tropical cyclone is affecting the area. During the summer months thundershowers will build late in the day or overnight. They will last into the early morning hours of the next morning before giving way to partly cloudy skies.

On average, 10 - 12 1/2 inches of rain falls during the summer each month, with seven or eight days having thunderstorms. Conversely, an inch or less of rainfall occurs each month during January through April. The average annual rainfall is just over 50 inches.

Acapulco Temperatures
Temperatures are uniform throughout the year. High temperatures range from the upper 80s to 90 most of the year. The winter months are only slightly cooler with highs in the mid to upper 80's. Morning low temperatures are in the upper 70's most of the year. The readings for lows are in the low to mid 70's during the winter months.

Acapulco Travel Weather Summary
Travelers visiting Acapulco can expect warm temperatures throughout the year. The monsoon causes heavy rain through the summer and early autumn months. Avoid traveling during these months if you prefer dry weather. Occasionally tropical storms or hurricanes can affect the weather causing rough surf, heavy rain and gusty winds. The most likely time for this to occur is during August or September. Travelers are advised to stay updated with latest tropical weather information if traveling during the eastern Pacific hurricane season.

Sunrise / Sunset Times (All times are for the first day of each month)

Acapulco

Month

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sunrise

7:09

7:11

6:57

7:34

7:14

7:05

7:10

7:20

7:26

7:30

6:37

6:53

Sunset

6:18

6:36

6:46

7:53

7:59

8:10

8:17

8:12

7:53

7:28

6:08

6:04

Acapulco travel weather quick summary -

Acapulco travel weather - hottest months: May through November
Acapulco travel weather - coolest months: January, February, March
Acapulco travel weather - wettest months: June through September
Acapulco travel weather - driest months: February, March, April

Acapulco
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	ct	Nov	Dec
Average High	87	87	87	87	89	89	90	90	89	89	89	88
Record High	103	96	96	99	100	97	100	100	97	97	96	98
Average Low	74	74	74	75	77	76	77	77	77	77	77	75
Record Low	65	67	63	61	66	64	66	66	69	61	68	68
Days of Rain	1	0	0	0	3	12	12	14	14	8	2	1
Average Rainfall	0.58"	0.23"	0.09"	0.13"	1.03"	10.37"	9.72"	11.62"	12.19"	5.46"	0.79"	0.43"

Climatology courtesy of the Mexico National Weather Service.