Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Ixtapa, MX · Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo, Mexico · 17.659, -101.603
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Also listed as Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa All-Inclusive by IHG.
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Questions about Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa
Does Ixtapa get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa?
About 86°F in October. The sea is warmest in July, August and September (about 88°F) and coolest in April (about 81°F).
When is the best time to visit Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa?
For warm water and dry weather, aim for December through April. April is usually the quietest of those, with almost no rainy days and a sea near 81°F.
When is hurricane season in Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo?
The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from mid-May through November and peaks from August to October. Veabird rates the storm risk in Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo as high compared with the other beaches it covers; flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak months.
What guests say about Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa All-Inclusive by IHG
Guests like Friendly, attentive staff across departments · Good food with variety and made-to-order options · Comfortable rooms with excellent / partial sea views · Beachfront location
Watch for Dirty pools and pool-surface issues · Maintenance problems (elevators, humidity smell, aging facilities) · Long lines and difficulty reserving specialty restaurants · Isolated bad service incidents and a reported reservation cancellation
- Cleanliness
6.7 - Service
9.2 - Location
9.2 - Room Quality
9.0 - Amenities
6.8 - Value for Money
8.4 - Food and Beverage
8.8 - Overall Experience
9.1
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Sargassum season at Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa
Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Weather & water by month at Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa
Average highs run from about 85°F in January, February and October to 89°F in May, July and August. The sea is warmest in July, August and September (about 88°F) and coolest in April (about 81°F). March and April are usually the driest, with almost no rainy days; September is the wettest, with about 20 rainy days.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°F | 83°F | 2 |
| Feb | 85°F | 83°F | 1 |
| Mar | 86°F | 82°F | 0 |
| Apr | 87°F | 81°F | 0 |
| May | 89°F | 84°F | 3 |
| Jun | 88°F | 86°F | 17 |
| Jul | 89°F | 88°F | 15 |
| Aug | 89°F | 88°F | 18 |
| Sep | 87°F | 88°F | 20 |
| Oct | 85°F | 86°F | 16 |
| Nov | 87°F | 86°F | 3 |
| Dec | 86°F | 85°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: Guerrero, Level 4 (Do Not Travel; verify)
- Pacific surf is stronger than the Caribbean: watch the beach flags and rip currents.
- Eastern Pacific hurricane season peaks Aug–Oct.
- Fly into ZIH and stay within Ixtapa–Zihuatanejo; avoid road travel.
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Ixtapa, MX
- Isla Ixtapa snorkel
- Playa La Ropa
- Troncones surf
- Zihuatanejo fishing pier
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Suggested dates are a week in November. Change them to match the live forecast above.
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Nearest airports
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH), ~16 km
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- Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico Ixtapa, MX · 4 km
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