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Puerto Escondido

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
86°FOptimal temperature
4%Rainy days

When to visit Puerto Escondido?

🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
70°F–86°F in January
🌧 Least rain
4% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
August (67%)
📅 Best score
9.4/10

Puerto Escondido weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
☀️ January70°F86°F4%0.2in10.5h9.4/10
☀️ February70°F88°F2%0.1in11.9h9.2/10
☀️ March72°F90°F3%0.2in10.9h8.9/10
☀️ April73°F90°F2%0.1in11.9h8.9/10
🌤️ May75°F90°F36%4.1in11.2h7.8/10
⛅ June75°F86°F70%9.7in10.0h7.4/10
🌤️ July73°F88°F57%4.8in10.7h7.5/10
⛅ August75°F88°F67%8.8in9.6h7.3/10
⛅ September73°F86°F78%10.2in8.9h7.3/10
⛅ October73°F86°F61%8.8in9.4h7.6/10
☀️ November72°F86°F21%1.6in10.7h8.7/10
☀️ December70°F86°F5%0.3in10.5h9.4/10
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.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time

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

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

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

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

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

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time

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

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Frequently asked questions

January is ideal with 4% rainy days and 30°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 9.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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