Best time to visit Huatulco
The best time to visit Huatulco is usually January, February and November, when a typical day grades A, A and A. August and September are the weakest (B+ and B+). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Huatulco month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A | 88°F | 81°F | 2% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| February | A | 88°F | 81°F | 2% | – | Busy | Very low |
| March | A | 89°F | 81°F | 2% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| April | A | 90°F | 82°F | 4% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| May | A | 91°F | 84°F | 16% | – | Moderate | Very low |
| June | A- | 90°F | 86°F | 45% | – | Moderate | Very low |
| July | A- | 90°F | 86°F | 46% | – | Very busy | Low |
| August | B+ | 90°F | 86°F | 51% | – | Busy | Moderate |
| September | B+ | 89°F | 86°F | 55% | – | Moderate | High |
| October | A- | 89°F | 86°F | 27% | – | Moderate | Low |
| November | A | 89°F | 84°F | 8% | – | Busy | Very low |
| December | A | 88°F | 83°F | 2% | – | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 40 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Huatulco
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
- Secrets Huatulco Jan ASatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB-
- Samora Luxury Resort Jan ASatCSunCMonB-TueB-WedB-
- Coral Blue Jan ASatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB-
- Casona Sforza Jan ASatCSunCMonCTueCWedB-
- Hotel Marina Resort Huatulco Jan ASatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB-
- Camino Real Zaashila Huatulco Jan ASatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB-
- Barceló Huatulco Jan ASatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB-
- Las Brisas Huatulco Jan ASatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB-
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 Huatulco?
- The best time to visit Huatulco is usually January, February and November, when a typical day grades A, A and A. August and September are the weakest (B+ and B+). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Huatulco?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in March and December (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Huatulco?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Huatulco?
- The sea is warmest in July and August (about 86°F) and coolest in January and February (about 81°F).