What’s the climate like in Zihuatanejo?
The current climate of Zihuatanejo features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 31°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 21°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Zihuatanejo in recent years was 36°C in October 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in January 2016.
On average, Zihuatanejo receives 1095 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Zihuatanejo?
The best time to visit Zihuatanejo for sunny weather is January through May, July, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Zihuatanejo. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Zihuatanejo
The climate table of Zihuatanejo shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 4,5 | 2,2 | 15 | 0,4 | 36 | 199 | 87 | 232 | 252 | 232 | 27 | 7,1 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in June, July, August and September
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in January, February, March and April
- Precipitation: 1095 mm per year, averaging 91 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,4 mm in April, 2,2 mm in February and 4,5 mm in January
- Wettest months: 252 mm in September, 232 mm in August and 232 mm in October
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Average Temperature per Month in Zihuatanejo
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Zihuatanejo
This graph shows how much precipitation Zihuatanejo, Mexico, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Zihuatanejo
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Zihuatanejo
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Zihuatanejo
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Zihuatanejo by Month
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