Climate guide for Sayulita, Mexico

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About Sayulita

Sayulita is a Pacific surf village north of Puerto Vallarta-cobbled lanes, breakers, and a lively plaza. In Mexico, the drier months outside peak monsoon usually delivers the most reliable conditions for beach travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
March leads the year at 9.9/10, with April and February close behind — September (6.5/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack
In March plan for about 24°C; the month brings 0 mm of rain. Pack light clothing, swimwear and strong sun protection.
03Crowds & value
Crowds build in April and rates follow; May usually pairs good conditions (9.5/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

Things to do in Sayulita

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When to visit Sayulita: the short answer

Plan Sayulita for March, with April, February close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: March averages 24°C with 0 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are September, August. If budget matters more than perfect weather, June is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.8/10.

Across the year Sayulita swings from 24°C in March to 29°C in September, a 6-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in March to 335 mm in August. In short, Sayulita is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 3.4 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: September (29°C). Coolest: March (24°C). Driest: March (0 mm). Wettest: August (335 mm).

Sayulita month by month

January is one of the strongest months in Sayulita (5th)

Best window · 9.3/10

With 24°C (75°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 11 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Sayulita at 9.3/10 (5th of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

February ranks 3rd of 12 for Sayulita — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.8/10

With 24°C (75°F) on average, February delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 20 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Sayulita at 9.8/10 (3rd of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.

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: the best month of the year in Sayulita

Best window · 9.9/10

March averages 24°C (74°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 0 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.

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

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 ranks 2nd of 12 for Sayulita — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.9/10

With 24°C (76°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 12 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight.

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

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.

May is one of the strongest months in Sayulita (4th)

Best window · 9.5/10

May averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 72%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 44 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 daylight hours.

A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Sayulita (4th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.

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 in Sayulita: strong conditions, 8th of 12

Good · 7.8/10

Days in June average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 77% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

121 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

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

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Sayulita — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

July in Sayulita — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

Days in July average 29°C (84°F) and humidity near 78% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 246 mm, but with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

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

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Sayulita — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.

August in Sayulita — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

August averages 29°C (84°F) and humidity near 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

335 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

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

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? March scores 3.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

September in Sayulita: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

September averages 29°C (84°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

264 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

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

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? March scores 3.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

October in Sayulita — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

Days in October average 29°C (83°F) and humidity near 78% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

180 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

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

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Sayulita — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

November in Sayulita — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)

Best window · 9.2/10

Days in November average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 76% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 9 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Sayulita at 9.2/10 (6th of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

December in Sayulita — one of the year's strongest windows (7th)

Best window · 9/10

December averages 25°C (78°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 9 mm for the month, with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Sayulita (7th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Sayulita, Mexico?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Sayulita are March, April, February, May, January, November. March is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.9/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Sayulita year-round?
Sayulita has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 24°C in March to 29°C in September, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.5 and 9.9 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Sayulita?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Sayulita are August (6.5/10), September (6.5/10), July (6.6/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Sayulita?
August is the wettest month in Sayulita, averaging about 335 mm of rainfall. March is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Sayulita?
March sees the most sun in Sayulita, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Sayulita a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Sayulita is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (March, April, February, May, January, November) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Sayulita calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Sayulita: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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