Puerto Escondido in October: weather, rain (61%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Puerto Escondido weather in October

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

23°C – 30°C

🌧 Rainy days

61% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.4h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

January (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Puerto Escondido in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ██████░░░░ 61%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.4h/d

Our take: October in Puerto Escondido is warm and tropical—expect temperatures between 23–30°C with plenty of afternoon showers typical of rainy season. You'll still get solid sunshine (291 hours), perfect for surfers who love the bigger swells this season brings. Pack light, quick-dry clothes and embrace the lush, vibrant landscape that heavy rains create.

By trip type

Puerto Escondido in October by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in October

Autumn in Puerto Escondido is often underrated: 30°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 61% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	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 ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Puerto Escondido averages 30°C, 61% rainy days and 9.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10. See methodology →

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