Climate guide for Puerto Escondido, Mexico

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About Puerto Escondido

Puerto Escondido is a beach destination in Mexico. Plan around the drier months outside peak monsoon for more reliable conditions, then drill into monthly scores when you need finer timing for beach travel. Use the monthly scores to weigh time by the water against heat, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny-day patterns.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Puerto Escondido's monthly climate scores before locking flights - tropical patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
In Puerto Escondido, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Mexico.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Puerto Escondido ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Puerto Escondido. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

Things to do in Puerto Escondido

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When to visit Puerto Escondido: the short answer

The best time to visit Puerto Escondido is April, followed by February, March. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 25°C with 11 mm of rain and about 30 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are September, June. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.7/10.

Across the year Puerto Escondido swings from 22°C in December to 26°C in May, a 4-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 2 mm in February to 279 mm in September. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Puerto Escondido is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 3.5 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: May (26°C). Coolest: December (22°C). Driest: February (2 mm). Wettest: September (279 mm).

Puerto Escondido month by month

January in Puerto Escondido — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.6/10

January averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 24 sunny days and 11.2 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Puerto Escondido at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

February in Puerto Escondido — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

February averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 2 mm for the month, with about 26 sunny days and 11.5 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Puerto Escondido at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

March in Puerto Escondido — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

March averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 2 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Puerto Escondido at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

April in Puerto Escondido — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

April averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 11 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 12.4 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Puerto Escondido at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

May in Puerto Escondido — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

May averages 26°C (79°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 42 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 12.7 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Puerto Escondido at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

June in Puerto Escondido — reliably good (11th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

June averages 24°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 143 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 25 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Puerto Escondido — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.

July in Puerto Escondido — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 8.2/10

July averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 104 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 30 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 8.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Puerto Escondido — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

August in Puerto Escondido — reliably good (9th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

August averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 134 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 28 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Puerto Escondido — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

September in Puerto Escondido — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

September averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

279 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Puerto Escondido — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.

October in Puerto Escondido — reliably good (10th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

October averages 23°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 125 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 22 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Puerto Escondido — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

November in Puerto Escondido — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.5/10

November averages 23°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 22 sunny days and 11.2 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Puerto Escondido at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

December in Puerto Escondido — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.3/10

December averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 21 sunny days and 11.1 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Puerto Escondido at 9.3/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Puerto Escondido, Mexico?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Puerto Escondido are April, February, March, May, January, November. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido year-round?
Puerto Escondido has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 22°C in December to 26°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.5 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Puerto Escondido?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Puerto Escondido are September (6.5/10), June (7.6/10), August (7.7/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Puerto Escondido?
September is the wettest month in Puerto Escondido, averaging about 279 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 2 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Puerto Escondido?
March sees the most sun in Puerto Escondido, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Puerto Escondido a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Puerto Escondido is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, February, March, May, January, November) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Puerto Escondido calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Puerto Escondido: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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