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Acapulco in September

September is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Acapulco: a typical day grades C, the 12th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 90°F, water around 86°F and about a 59% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day). It is hurricane season, with high storm risk.

Typical dayC12th of 12 months
Highs / water90°FSea 86°F
Rain chance59%on a given day
Waves–typical
CrowdsModerateLabor Day weekend
Storm riskHighhurricane season

Acapulco month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

August: C+ · September: C · October: B. The best months are usually January, February and March, and the weakest are August and September.

Best beaches in Acapulco in September

Resorts with the best typical September, and their grades for the next few days.

BeachTypical SepThis week
Hotel Amares AcapulcoCSatDSunD+MonD+TueC-WedD+
Rincon de las MorenasCSatDSunDMonDTueD+WedD
Krystal Beach AcapulcoCSatDSunD+MonD+TueC-WedD+
Hotel Condesa PalaceCSatDSunD+MonD+TueC-WedD+
Mayan Palace PlayaCSatDSunD+MonC-TueC-WedC-
Hacienda Vayma Beach ClubCSatDSunDMonDTueD+WedD
Selen SuitesCSatDSunDMonD+TueC-WedD+
Sunset beachCSatDSunDMonDTueC-WedD+

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

Better beach options in September

Elsewhere in Mexico, Los Cabos (A-), Puerto Vallarta (B+) and Huatulco (B+) usually grade higher in September. Further afield: Maui (A), Oʻahu (A) and Kauaʻi (A). Every destination in September.

Questions

Is September a good time to visit Acapulco?
September is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Acapulco: a typical day grades C, the 12th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 90°F, water around 86°F and about a 59% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day). It is hurricane season, with high storm risk.
How warm is Acapulco in September?
Typical highs are about 90°F and the sea is about 86°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is September hurricane season in Acapulco?
September falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is high. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
How crowded is Acapulco in September?
Typically moderate, around Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 10 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.

Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.