Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
88°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Zihuatanejo
Mexico · North America
Hot days and some sun. Hurricane risk near peak and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
88°F
Lows around 77°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
86°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 23 wet days, more than in most months.
74%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.7 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
69%October Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 97° and nights feel near 86°.
ComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
32%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
3 mphOctober Calm
Sea temperature
86°FOctober sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 83°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Feels 90°F
Rain17%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday86°F
Feels 96°F
Rain49%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 96°F
Rain60%
Cloud74%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening83°F
Feels 94°F
Rain35%
Cloud74%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87 | 70 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.3 | 70 | 82 |
| Feb | 87 | 70 | 0.2 | 0 | 11.1 | 67 | 82 |
| Mar | 88 | 71 | 0.3 | 1 | 11.7 | 64 | 81 |
| Apr | 90 | 72 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.0 | 63 | 82 |
| May | 91 | 76 | 0.6 | 3 | 12.3 | 68 | 83 |
| Jun | 89 | 78 | 7.7 | 18 | 10.4 | 79 | 84 |
| Jul | 89 | 78 | 6.8 | 20 | 10.3 | 80 | 85 |
| Aug | 89 | 78 | 8.9 | 22 | 9.9 | 82 | 86 |
| Sep | 88 | 78 | 13.7 | 25 | 8.9 | 84 | 85 |
| Oct | 88 | 77 | 9.1 | 23 | 9.7 | 84 | 86 |
| Nov | 88 | 74 | 1.4 | 7 | 10.7 | 81 | 85 |
| Dec | 87 | 71 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.6 | 76 | 84 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026
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