Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in August
August is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo: a typical day grades C+, the 11th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 91°F, water around 86°F and about a 56% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.
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
July: B- · August: C+ · September: C. The best months are usually January, February and April, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in August
Resorts with the best typical August, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Aug | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Krystal Ixtapa | C+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| Hotel Fontán Ixtapa | C+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort & Convention Center | C+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| Hotel Azul Ixtapa Grand Resort Spa & Convention Center | C+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico | C+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| The Casitas At Playa La Ropa | C+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueDWedD+ |
| Villas Naomi | C+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueDWedD+ |
| Qualton Club Ixtapa | C+ | 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 August
Elsewhere in Mexico, Los Cabos (A-), Huatulco (B+) and Puerto Vallarta (B+) usually grade higher in August. Further afield: Oʻahu (A), Maui (A) and Kauaʻi (A-). Every destination in August.
Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo?
- August is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo: a typical day grades C+, the 11th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 91°F, water around 86°F and about a 56% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.
- How warm is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in August?
- Typical highs are about 91°F and the sea is about 86°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is August hurricane season in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo?
- August falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is moderate. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
- How crowded is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in August?
- Typically moderate, around Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break. 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.