Best time to visit Mazatlán
The best time to visit Mazatlán is usually May, October and November, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. August and September are the weakest (B- and C+). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Mazatlán month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B | 78°F | 72°F | 8% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| February | B | 78°F | 70°F | 5% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| March | B | 79°F | 70°F | 2% | – | Packed | Very low |
| April | B | 81°F | 72°F | 1% | – | Busy | Very low |
| May | B+ | 84°F | 77°F | 3% | – | Moderate | Very low |
| June | B+ | 88°F | 82°F | 17% | – | Moderate | Very low |
| July | B- | 90°F | 86°F | 42% | – | Busy | Low |
| August | B- | 90°F | 86°F | 49% | – | Moderate | Moderate |
| September | C+ | 90°F | 86°F | 42% | – | Moderate | High |
| October | B+ | 88°F | 83°F | 16% | – | Moderate | Low |
| November | B+ | 85°F | 79°F | 7% | – | Busy | Very low |
| December | B | 80°F | 74°F | 8% | – | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 30 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Mazatlán
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
- Hotel Riu Emerald Bay May B+SatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC
- Pueblo Bonito Mazatlán Beach Resort May B+SatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC
- Park Inn by Radisson Mazatlan May B+SatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC
- DoubleTree by Hilton Mazatlan May B+SatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC
- Las Villas Hotel & Golf by Estrella del Mar May B+SatCSunC-MonD+TueC-WedC
- Park Royal Beach Mazatlán May B+SatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC
- El Cid Marina Beach Hotel May B+SatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC
- El Cid Castilla Beach May B+SatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC
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 Mazatlán?
- The best time to visit Mazatlán is usually May, October and November, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. August and September are the weakest (B- 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 Mazatlán?
- 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 Mazatlán?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Mazatlán?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 70°F).