Holiday Inn Huatulco beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Huatulco, MX · Huatulco & Oaxaca Coast, Mexico · 15.756, -96.132
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Questions about Holiday Inn Huatulco
Does Huatulco get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Holiday Inn Huatulco?
About 86°F in October. The sea is warmest in July and August (about 88°F) and coolest in March (about 81°F).
When is the best time to visit Holiday Inn Huatulco?
For warm water and dry weather, aim for December through April. February is usually the quietest of those, with about 1 rainy day and a sea near 82°F.
When is hurricane season in Huatulco & Oaxaca Coast?
The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from mid-May through November and peaks from August to October. Veabird rates the storm risk in Huatulco & Oaxaca Coast as moderate compared with the other beaches it covers; flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak months.
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9.8 - Location
9.3 - Room Quality
8.8 - Amenities
8.8 - Value for Money
8.8 - Food and Beverage
8.8 - Overall Experience
9.3
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Sargassum season at Holiday Inn Huatulco
Holiday Inn Huatulco sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Weather & water by month at Holiday Inn Huatulco
Average highs run from about 86°F in October to 91°F in April and May. The sea is warmest in July and August (about 88°F) and coolest in March (about 81°F). January, February, March and December are usually the driest, with about 1 rainy day each; September is the wettest, with about 20 rainy days.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°F | 82°F | 1 |
| Feb | 88°F | 82°F | 1 |
| Mar | 89°F | 81°F | 1 |
| Apr | 91°F | 83°F | 2 |
| May | 91°F | 85°F | 6 |
| Jun | 87°F | 86°F | 19 |
| Jul | 89°F | 88°F | 16 |
| Aug | 90°F | 88°F | 18 |
| Sep | 88°F | 87°F | 20 |
| Oct | 86°F | 86°F | 14 |
| Nov | 87°F | 84°F | 7 |
| Dec | 87°F | 83°F | 1 |
Monthly averages from 6 years of ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo) for this area's 0.5° grid cell; rainy days have at least 1 mm (0.04 in). Any given year can differ.
Cleanup & barriers
- Offshore barriers
- Not needed: Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
- Public cleanup
- Municipal beach crews handle driftwood, litter and storm debris.
- Resort crews
- Resort crews groom beaches daily.
- Typical clearing time
- n/a
Safety notes
US State Dept: Oaxaca, Level 2 (verify)
- Pacific surf is stronger than the Caribbean: watch the beach flags and rip currents.
- Eastern Pacific hurricane season peaks Aug–Oct.
- Zicatela (Puerto Escondido) is a big-wave surf beach; swim at Carrizalillo or Puerto Angelito instead.
- Huatulco's nine bays are sheltered and calm.
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Huatulco, MX
- Huatulco's nine bays by boat
- Puerto Escondido surf & bioluminescence (Manialtepec)
- Mazunte turtle center
- Zipolite & San Agustinillo
Fly in for the best beach days
Suggested dates are a week in November. Change them to match the live forecast above.
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Nearest airports
- Bahías de Huatulco Intl (HUX), ~14 km
- Puerto Escondido Intl (PXM), ~103 km
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