Best time to visit Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
The best time to visit Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is usually January, February and April, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. August and September are the weakest (C+ and C). The quietest months are June and September, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B+ | 88°F | 81°F | 3% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| February | B+ | 88°F | 81°F | 1% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| March | B+ | 88°F | 81°F | 1% | – | Packed | Very low |
| April | B+ | 89°F | 82°F | 2% | – | Busy | Very low |
| May | B+ | 90°F | 84°F | 9% | – | Moderate | Very low |
| June | B | 91°F | 86°F | 38% | – | Moderate | Very low |
| July | B- | 91°F | 86°F | 53% | – | Busy | Low |
| August | C+ | 91°F | 86°F | 56% | – | Moderate | Moderate |
| September | C | 90°F | 86°F | 59% | – | Quiet | 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 | 3% | – | 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
- Krystal Ixtapa Jan B+SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+
- Hotel Fontán Ixtapa Jan B+SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+
- Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort & Convention Center Jan B+SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+
- Hotel Azul Ixtapa Grand Resort Spa & Convention Center Jan B+SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+
- Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico Jan B+SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+
- The Casitas At Playa La Ropa Jan B+SatDSunD+MonD+TueDWedD+
- Villas Naomi Jan B+SatDSunD+MonD+TueDWedD+
- Qualton Club Ixtapa Jan B+SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo?
- The best time to visit Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is usually January, February and April, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. August and September are the weakest (C+ and C). The quietest months are June and September, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo?
- Crowds are usually lightest in June and September 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo?
- The sea is warmest in July and August (about 86°F) and coolest in January and February (about 81°F).