Zipolite weather in one view
Daytime highs on this coast sit between about 33 and 34 °C in every month, and nights stay between about 22 and 25 °C. Temperature does not decide the season here. Rain does. The months from December to April are close to dry, and the months from May to October bring most of the year's rain, with the heaviest falls in June, September and October.
The figures below come from the national weather service station at Puerto Ángel, at 84 m above sea level and a short distance from Zipolite. They are monthly averages from seven years between 2017 and 2025. That is a short series and not a 30-year climate norm, and it describes Puerto Ángel, so Zipolite can differ in detail. Use it to compare months, not to predict a given week.
Temperature and rain by month
Average of seven years (2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025), Puerto Ángel station.
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.9 | 21.6 | 1.1 |
| February | 33.1 | 22.1 | 1.9 |
| March | 33.4 | 22.4 | 0.1 |
| April | 33.8 | 23.5 | 0.7 |
| May | 34.1 | 24.9 | 93.2 |
| June | 33.1 | 24.4 | 234.3 |
| July | 34.1 | 24.4 | 65.3 |
| August | 34.2 | 24.4 | 104.7 |
| September | 33.3 | 24.1 | 246.1 |
| October | 33.3 | 23.6 | 186.7 |
| November | 33.7 | 23.0 | 57.1 |
| December | 33.1 | 21.8 | 0.1 |
A few wet years can push a short series up, so treat single months with care. November still averaged 57 mm, so it is not guaranteed to be dry. Some local sources call September to June the dry season. In these measurements, June, September and October were among the wettest months.
Our pick: a day trip for the dry months
The table shows December to April as the driest stretch, which makes a long road day easier to plan. This one covers Mazunte and the Ventanilla lagoon.
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Best time to visit
A judgment based on the table, not an official ranking.
December to April: the driest stretch
Almost no rain, hot days and the coolest nights of the year in December and January. This is the simplest period for beach days, sunsets and day trips. Whale watching in the 2025/26 season ran from 15 December 2025 to 31 March 2026 between Puerto Ángel and Mazunte, and to 21 March 2026 at Puerto Escondido and Huatulco. Check the 2026/27 dates before you plan around it.
Puerto Ángel guide →November: the edge of the rains
The rainfall has dropped, but 57 mm on average means showers are still possible. It is also the last month of the hurricane season, which ends on 30 November.
May to October: rains and storms
Rain arrives in May and peaks in June, then again in September and October. The hurricane season runs from 15 May to 30 November in the eastern Pacific. It is a different season from the Atlantic one, which starts on 1 June. Expect rough sea and cancelled boat trips on bad days, and keep your plans flexible.
Turtles and festival
Press reported six arribadas of the 2026/27 turtle season at Playa Escobilla by 17 September 2026. They happened before that date and cannot be predicted for a visit. Dates of the 2027 nudist festival differ by source: a local portal gives 28 to 30 January 2027, while an event site mentions a camping stay from 27 January to 1 February 2027. The last confirmed edition ran from 29 January to 1 February 2026. Confirm the dates before you book.
Storms and the sea
Hurricane Agatha made landfall on 30 May 2022 as a category 2 storm, about 10 km west of Puerto Ángel, with sustained wind of 165 km/h around 4 p.m. Hurricane Erick made landfall on 19 June 2025 as a category 3 storm in western Oaxaca. That was not a direct landfall in Zipolite. Both are past events and say nothing about the state of buildings or supply today.
On 21 September 2026 the state civil protection agency warned of indirect effects of Hurricane Polo, with waves of 2 to 3 m and possible rip currents along the coast. That was a warning for that day, not a standing closure. Surf and currents at Zipolite are a risk in every season. The beach flags mean: green, favorable conditions but stay alert; yellow, caution and avoid unnecessary entry into the water; red, no entry into the sea. A flag in one town does not tell you the flag in another. Read the Zipolite beach guide before you swim.
Zipolite weather: frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Zipolite?
For dry weather, December to April. The Puerto Ángel averages show under 2 mm of rain per month in that stretch. November can work too, with 57 mm on average.
When is the rainy season?
Rain arrives in May and is heaviest in June, September and October in the averages above. July and August are lighter but not dry.
When is hurricane season on the Oaxaca coast?
The eastern Pacific season runs from 15 May to 30 November. It is not the same as the Atlantic season, which starts on 1 June.
How hot is Zipolite?
Average daily highs are about 33 to 34 °C in every month. Lows run from about 22 °C in December and January to about 25 °C in May.
Are these figures an official climate norm?
No. They are monthly averages from seven years at the Puerto Ángel station. They are a guide for comparing months, not a forecast and not a 30-year norm.
Is the sea safe to swim in?
Surf and currents at Zipolite are a risk in every season. Watch the flags where they are flown, ask locals, and do not swim after a storm warning.