The month in detail
What to expect in March
March is peak dry season in Puerto Escondido. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (6.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
March ranks 5 out of 12 months in Puerto Escondido.
This month's conditions
What it's like in March
UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
muggy at times
19°
Sea
27°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
11.9h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 27
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Is March the right month?
The best month in Puerto Escondido is January (6.3/10), 0.3 pt higher than March.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Mexico
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyMexican Peso ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMarch · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 30°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 49%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Puerto Escondido ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MexicoTropical climate with a 6.3 → 4.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
15.86°N · 97.07°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Puerto Escondido?
January is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 8.2h of sunshine and 3.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Puerto Escondido get in January?
Puerto Escondido averages 8.2 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 6.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Puerto Escondido?
September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Puerto Escondido in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.
Is Puerto Escondido good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Puerto Escondido scores 6.2/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 6.2/10.
When should you avoid Puerto Escondido?
September is the most difficult month to visit Puerto Escondido, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Puerto Escondido in March?
In March, the sea averages 27°C in Puerto Escondido: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Puerto Escondido in March?
The average UV index reaches 9 in March in Puerto Escondido (very high), with about 11.9h of daylight. Protection essential.