When to Go to Acapulco

When to Go to Acapulco

Hot and humid weather prevails in Acapulco, with temperatures hovering at 30°C (80°F) year-round and sunshine guaranteed virtually every day. During the rainy season, June through October, the late afternoon and nights often bring welcome, cooling showers. Anytime of the year is good for a visit, but perhaps the best is in October or November, right after the rainy season. The crowds are small, the prices reasonable, and the hills green from summer rains. As winter and spring roll around, most of the vegetation turns brown. Of course, watching a summer squall over the Pacific from your hotel balcony, cold beverage in hand, is a singular Mexico experience.

Snowbirds from the United States and Canada show up all winter, but the busiest times are Christmas week, Easter week, and during July and August, when the Mexican nationals are on vacation. Most hotels are booked solid during these times, so try to make reservations at least three months in advance. During Christmas week, prices rise 30%-60% above those in low season.