Acapulco

City · Guerrero, 🇲🇽 Mexico

Area 1,733 km²

Time zone America/Mexico_City

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Acapulco de Juárez Unmissables

Acapulco de Juárez combines historic landmarks with dramatic coastal scenery. The city is home to the 17th-century Fuerte de San Diego, a star-shaped fortress, and the Diego Rivera Mosaic Mural featuring Quetzalcoatl. Natural highlights include the high-altitude cliff divers at La Quebrada and the sunset views from Sinfonía del Mar. Visitors can explore various waterfronts, from the calm waters of Caleta and Hornos beaches to the boat-filled Tlacopanocha Beach and the secluded Pie de la Cuesta. The open-air Chapel of Peace offers panoramic views over the bay.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Good

31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 19°–33°
22° at night
2 rainy days
26 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in February

Good

31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 19°–33°
22° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in March

Good

31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 19°–33°
22° at night
1 rainy day
29 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Good

32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 20°–34°
23° at night
0 rainy days
28 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Fair

32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 22°–34°
25° at night
7 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in June

Poor

31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 23°–33°
25° at night
22 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor

31° (feels like 36°) · extremes 23°–33°
25° at night
23 rainy days
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in August

Poor

30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 23°–32°
24° at night
25 rainy days
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in September

Poor

29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 23°–31°
24° at night
26 rainy days
14 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor

30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 22°–31°
24° at night
22 rainy days
19 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Fair

30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 22°–32°
23° at night
7 rainy days
26 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in December

Good

31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 20°–33°
22° at night
2 rainy days
27 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Mexican Peso MXN $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type A / Type B
127 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +52

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