Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Puerto Escondido
Which Season to Choose?

Puerto Escondido, wild surf world capital — Mexican Pipeline, unspoilt fishing beaches and mezcal at sunset on the Oaxacan coast.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 15.86°N 97.07°W

January & DecemberBest months

30°COptimal temperature

4%Rainy days

Quick decision

When to visit Puerto Escondido?

🌞 Best time overall

January

🌡️ Optimal temperature

21°C–30°C in January

🌧 Least rain

4% rainy days in January

🌧 Wettest month

August (67%)

📅 Best score

9.4/10

Monthly climate data

Puerto Escondido weather month by month

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rainy days (%)	Precip. mm/d	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	21°C	30°C	4%	5.0	10.5h	9.4/10
☀️ February	21°C	31°C	2%	2.5	11.9h	9.2/10
☀️ March	22°C	32°C	3%	5.0	10.9h	8.9/10
☀️ April	23°C	32°C	2%	2.7	11.9h	8.9/10
🌤️ May	24°C	32°C	36%	102.9	11.2h	7.8/10
⛅ June	24°C	30°C	70%	247.1	10.0h	7.4/10
🌤️ July	23°C	31°C	57%	121.6	10.7h	7.5/10
⛅ August	24°C	31°C	67%	224.6	9.6h	7.3/10
⛅ September	23°C	30°C	78%	258.6	8.9h	7.3/10
⛅ October	23°C	30°C	61%	223.4	9.4h	7.6/10
☀️ November	22°C	30°C	21%	41.1	10.7h	8.7/10
☀️ December	21°C	30°C	5%	7.0	10.5h	9.4/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

Seasonal breakdown

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time

Average 32°C, 14% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 31°C, 65% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 30°C, 53% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time

Average 30°C, 4% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 9.3/10.

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Monthly weather

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✍️ Our take

Best months in Puerto Escondido

January✅ Excellent · 30°C

January in Puerto Escondido delivers near-perfect conditions with warm days around 30°C, cool evenings at 21°C, and…

February✅ Excellent · 31°C

February delivers some of the best weather Puerto Escondido has to offer, with warm days reaching 31°C and comfortable…

December✅ Excellent · 30°C

December is honestly one of the best months to visit Puerto Escondido. You'll get that perfect sweet spot—warm days…

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

January is ideal with 4% rainy days and 30°C. The months of January & December offer comparable conditions.

August is the wettest month with 67% rainy days.

Yes, January is the best month with an average of 30°C.

In winter, the average score is 9.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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