- Rain mm/yr
- 1,185
- Snowfall
- None — Puerto Escondido is tropical and experiences no snow
- Best Months
- November–April (dry season)
- Climate Type
- Tropical savanna with distinct wet and dry seasons
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, puerto-escondido.mx
Good to know
Good to Know
- November–April is peak season: book accommodations 3–4 months in advance if traveling December–February. February stands out as less crowded but still excellent weather.
- Rainy season (June–October) brings afternoon thunderstorms of 1–3 hours, not all-day rain; mornings are usually sunny. This is also prime surfing season due to larger swells.
- April and May are the hottest and most humid months before the formal rainy season begins; temperatures can reach 31°C (88°F)+ (88°F+) during the day.
- No cold season: Puerto Escondido is uniformly warm year-round. Winter (December–February) is actually the coolest period at 21–29°C (70–84°F), still comfortable for beach activities.
- Hurricane season runs June–November with highest risk August–October. Hurricanes typically increase rainfall but do not always strike directly; nonetheless, check forecasts if visiting June–October.
- Low season (May–October) offers 30–40% discounts on accommodations and fewer crowds, making it attractive for budget travelers despite higher humidity and occasional rain.
Humidity
- Peak Percentage
- 89
- Lowest Percentage
- 71
- Peak Month
- September
- Lowest Month
- February
- Note
- Humidity rises noticeably from May onward as wet season approaches
Rainfall
- Driest Month
- February
- Driest Months
- November–May
- Wettest Months
- June–September
- Annual Total Mm
- 1185
- Wettest Month Peak
- September
- Annual Total Inches
- 47
- Rainy Season Pattern
- Afternoon thunderstorms lasting 1–3 hours; mornings typically clear
- Driest Month Rainfall Mm
- 2
- Wettest Month Rainfall Mm
- 536
- Driest Month Rainfall Inches
- 0.1
- Wettest Month Rainfall Inches
- 21
Snowfall
None — Puerto Escondido is tropical and experiences no snow
Best Months
November–April (dry season)
Temperature
- Peak Months
- April–May
- Coolest Months
- January–February
- Annual Average Celsius
- 28
- Annual Average Fahrenheit
- 82
- Year Round Note
- Minimal temperature variation; warmth is consistent throughout the year
Peak Range
- Low Celsius
- 24
- High Celsius
- 31
- Low Fahrenheit
- 75
- High Fahrenheit
- 88
Coolest Range
- Low Celsius
- 21
- High Celsius
- 29
- Low Fahrenheit
- 70
- High Fahrenheit
- 84
Climate Type
Tropical savanna with distinct wet and dry seasons
Hurricane Risk
- Impact
- Increases rainfall and ocean conditions; storms may raise sea levels
- Period
- June–November (peak August–October)
Off Peak Detail
Higher humidity, afternoon/evening rain showers, larger ocean swells, fewer tourists, lower prices
Off Peak Months
May–October (wet season)
Ocean Temperature
- Coolest Month
- January–February
- Warmest Month
- August
- Coolest Celsius
- 27
- Warmest Celsius
- 30
- Coolest Fahrenheit
- 81
- Warmest Fahrenheit
- 86
- Note
- Warm year-round, suitable for swimming and water sports
Best Months Detail
Guaranteed sunshine, minimal rainfall, comfortable temperatures, lower humidity, reduced hurricane risk
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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