Hotel Barcelo Ixtapa beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Ixtapa, MX · Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo, Mexico · 17.657, -101.600
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Questions about Hotel Barcelo Ixtapa
Does Ixtapa get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Hotel Barcelo 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 Hotel Barcelo 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 Barceló Ixtapa All Inclusive
Guests like Friendly staff · Beautiful views
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- Cleanliness
6.8 - Service
9.3 - Location
8.8 - Room Quality
6.8 - Amenities
8.8 - Value for Money
8.3 - Food and Beverage
7.3 - Overall Experience
8.3
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Sargassum season at Hotel Barcelo Ixtapa
Hotel Barcelo Ixtapa sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Weather & water by month at Hotel Barcelo 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
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
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH), ~16 km
Nearby resorts
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- Posada Real Ixtapa Ixtapa, MX · 1 km
- Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico Ixtapa, MX · 5 km
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