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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Best Time to Visit Puerto Escondido: April, February

January ranks 5th of 12 for Puerto Escondido — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.6/10

With 22°C (72°F) on average, January delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 5 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Puerto Escondido at 9.6/10 (5th of 12), just behind April at 10/10.

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

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

February in Puerto Escondido — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 9.9/10

With 23°C (73°F) on average, February delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 2 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Puerto Escondido at 9.9/10 (2nd of 12), just behind April at 10/10.

Budget for 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 ranks 3rd of 12 for Puerto Escondido — one of the best windows

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Puerto Escondido (3rd of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with 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: the best month of the year in Puerto Escondido

Best window · 10/10

With 25°C (77°F) on average, April delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 11 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight.

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.

Budget for 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 ranks 4th of 12 for Puerto Escondido — one of the best windows

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 daylight hours.

A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Puerto Escondido (4th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

June holds up well in Puerto Escondido — 11th best month

Good · 7.6/10

With 24°C (76°F) on average, June delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

143 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

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

With 25°C (76°F) on average, July delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

104 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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 holds up well in Puerto Escondido — 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.

Monthly rainfall reaches 134 mm — wet for this destination — but about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

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

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

Flexible dates? April scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

September in Puerto Escondido — middling scores, decent value

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 makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

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

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

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

Flexible dates? April scores 3.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

October in Puerto Escondido: strong conditions, 10th of 12

Good · 7.7/10

With 23°C (74°F) on average, October delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

125 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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 is one of the strongest months in Puerto Escondido (6th)

Best window · 9.5/10

With 23°C (74°F) on average, November delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 38 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Puerto Escondido at 9.5/10 (6th of 12), just behind April at 10/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.