Best time to visit Manzanillo
The best time to visit Manzanillo is usually May, November and December, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. August and September are the weakest (C+ and C). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Manzanillo month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B+ | 84°F | 77°F | 6% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| February | B+ | 84°F | 75°F | 3% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| March | B | 84°F | 75°F | 1% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| April | B+ | 85°F | 77°F | 1% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| May | B+ | 87°F | 81°F | 6% | – | Moderate | Very low |
| June | B | 89°F | 84°F | 30% | – | Moderate | Very low |
| July | B- | 91°F | 86°F | 53% | – | Busy | Low |
| August | C+ | 91°F | 86°F | 60% | – | Busy | Moderate |
| September | C | 90°F | 86°F | 60% | – | Moderate | High |
| October | B | 90°F | 85°F | 27% | – | Moderate | Moderate |
| November | B+ | 89°F | 82°F | 9% | – | Busy | Very low |
| December | B+ | 86°F | 79°F | 6% | – | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 23 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Manzanillo
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
- Hotel Las Brisas De Melaque Sa De Cv May ASatC-SunCMonD+TueCWedD
- Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo May ASatC-SunC-MonD+TueCWedD
- Hotel Marlyn de Manzanillo May B+SatC-SunC-MonD+TueD+WedD
- Las Hadas by Brisas May B+SatD+SunC-MonD+TueD+WedD+
- Barceló Karmina Palace Deluxe May B+SatD+SunC-MonD+TueD+WedD+
- Hotel Gran Festivall Inclusive Resort May B+SatC-SunC-MonD+TueD+WedD
- Suites Grand View May B+SatC-SunC-MonD+TueD+WedD
- Bungalows Playa Grande May B+SatC-SunC-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 Manzanillo?
- The best time to visit Manzanillo is usually May, November and December, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. August and September are the weakest (C+ and C). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Manzanillo?
- 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 Manzanillo?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Manzanillo?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 75°F).