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Best time to visit Puerto Escondido: month by month
Short answer
November to April is the dry season, with highs of about 30–32°C and only 0–6 rainy days a month, and calmer seas on the sheltered beaches; it is also the busiest period. May to October is the wet season, with 11–24 rainy days a month, afternoon storms, higher humidity, the biggest swells and a risk of hurricanes from about June.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°C | 20°C | 1 | high |
| Feb | 31°C | 20°C | 1 | high |
| Mar | 31°C | 21°C | 0 | high |
| Apr | 32°C | 22°C | 1 | high |
| May | 32°C | 23°C | 11 | medium |
| Jun | 30°C | 23°C | 22 | low |
| Jul | 31°C | 23°C | 20 | medium |
| Aug | 31°C | 23°C | 24 | medium |
| Sep | 30°C | 23°C | 22 | low |
| Oct | 30°C | 22°C | 18 | low |
| Nov | 31°C | 21°C | 6 | medium |
| Dec | 31°C | 20°C | 2 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs of about 31–32°C and lows of 21–23°C; March and April are almost dry, while rain starts in May with about 11 rainy days.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of about 30–31°C and lows of 23°C, with 20–24 rainy days; humid, stormy afternoons and big swells for experienced surfers.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Highs of about 30–31°C; September and October are still wet (18–22 rainy days), while November turns dry with about 6.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 30–31°C and lows of 20°C, with 1–2 rainy days; sunny, the best swimming conditions and the busiest season.
Events worth planning around
- Semana Santa (Holy Week) — March or April, a busy Mexican holiday
- Guelaguetza festival in Oaxaca City, inland — July
- Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) — 1–2 November
- Christmas and New Year — the busiest weeks of the year
When to avoid
Avoid Christmas, New Year and Easter if you dislike crowds and high prices. From about June to October, storms and hurricane risk make the weather less reliable, and the sea is rougher.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Puerto Escondido?
November to April, the dry season, with highs of about 30–32°C and calm sheltered beaches.
When is hurricane season in Puerto Escondido?
From about June to October. Follow local warnings and keep plans flexible.
When is the best time to see bioluminescence?
It is strongest in the warmer, wetter months on dark nights near the new moon, at Laguna de Manialtepec.