Best time to visit Acapulco
The best time to visit Acapulco is usually January, February and March, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. August and September are the weakest (C+ and C). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Acapulco month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B+ | 88°F | 81°F | 2% | – | Busy | Very low |
| February | B+ | 88°F | 81°F | 1% | – | Busy | Very low |
| March | B+ | 88°F | 81°F | 1% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| April | B+ | 89°F | 82°F | 2% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| May | B+ | 90°F | 84°F | 10% | – | Moderate | Very low |
| June | B | 90°F | 86°F | 41% | – | Moderate | Very low |
| July | B- | 91°F | 86°F | 50% | – | Very busy | Low |
| August | C+ | 91°F | 86°F | 56% | – | Very busy | Moderate |
| September | C | 90°F | 86°F | 59% | – | Moderate | High |
| October | B | 90°F | 86°F | 27% | – | Moderate | Moderate |
| November | B+ | 90°F | 84°F | 8% | – | Busy | Very low |
| December | B+ | 89°F | 83°F | 2% | – | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 10 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Acapulco
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
- Hotel Amares Acapulco Jan B+SatDSunD+MonD+TueC-WedD+
- Rincon de las Morenas Jan B+SatDSunDMonDTueD+WedD
- Krystal Beach Acapulco Jan B+SatDSunD+MonD+TueC-WedD+
- Hotel Condesa Palace Jan B+SatDSunD+MonD+TueC-WedD+
- Mayan Palace Playa Jan B+SatDSunD+MonC-TueC-WedC-
- Hacienda Vayma Beach Club Jan B+SatDSunDMonDTueD+WedD
- Selen Suites Jan B+SatDSunDMonD+TueC-WedD+
- Sunset beach Jan B+SatDSunDMonDTueC-WedD+
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Acapulco?
- The best time to visit Acapulco is usually January, February and March, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. August and September are the weakest (C+ and C). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Acapulco?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in July and December (Christmas & holiday break). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Acapulco?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Acapulco?
- The sea is warmest in July and August (about 86°F) and coolest in January and February (about 81°F).