Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in April
April is one of the best months to visit Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo: a typical day grades B+, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 89°F, water around 82°F and about a 2% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB+88°F
- FebB+88°F
- MarB+88°F
- AprB+89°F
- MayB+90°F
- JunB91°F
- JulB-91°F
- AugC+91°F
- SepC90°F
- OctB90°F
- NovB+90°F
- DecB+89°F
March: B+ · April: B+ · May: B+. The best months are usually January, February and April, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in April
Resorts with the best typical April, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Apr | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Krystal Ixtapa | B+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| Hotel Fontán Ixtapa | B+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort & Convention Center | B+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| Hotel Azul Ixtapa Grand Resort Spa & Convention Center | B+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico | B+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| The Casitas At Playa La Ropa | B+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueDWedD+ |
| Villas Naomi | B+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueDWedD+ |
| Qualton Club Ixtapa | 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.
Better beach options in April
Elsewhere in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta (A), Huatulco (A) and Los Cabos (A) usually grade higher in April. Further afield: Maui (A), Southwest Florida (A) and Oʻahu (A). Every destination in April.
Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo?
- April is one of the best months to visit Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo: a typical day grades B+, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 89°F, water around 82°F and about a 2% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.
- How warm is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in April?
- Typical highs are about 89°F and the sea is about 82°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is April hurricane season in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo?
- No. Storm risk is very low in April.
- How crowded is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in April?
- Typically busy. The quietest months are usually June and September.
Plan it
- Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Mexico Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
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.