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The best time to visit Huatulco is between November and April, when the sky is clear, rain is almost nonexistent, and the sea sits at a calm 26-28°C (79-82°F). Within that window, January through March give you the most sunshine (8 to 9 hours a day) with highs of 33-34°C (91-93°F). December and February are the busiest and most expensive months, while November and late April offer nearly the same weather at lower prices and with fewer crowds. This guide breaks down the best time to visit Huatulco by weather, price, and events.
Best Time to Visit Huatulco for Good Weather
For dry, sunny conditions, target the five months from December to April. Rain totals just 1 to 9mm in these months, with zero rainy days in December, January, February, March, and April. Daytime highs run 33-35°C (91-95°F), nights drop to 19-22°C (66-72°F), and the water is a clear 26-28°C (79-82°F). This is the window for snorkeling at La Entrega, a seven-bay boat tour, and the inland waterfalls. Avoid June through September if you want guaranteed sun: September alone averages 174mm of rain and only 5 hours of daily sunshine. Check the full numbers in our Huatulco weather by month guide.
Best Time to Visit Huatulco for Lower Prices
Hotel rates in Huatulco spike during the North American winter, from mid-December through early January, and again around Semana Santa (Holy Week, in March or April depending on the year). For the best value, book the shoulder months of November and May. November brings dry weather with just 9mm of rain, and May adds only 27mm before the rains arrive in earnest, while resorts in Tangolunda often drop rates by 20 to 30 percent compared with peak winter. The lowest prices of all come in September and October, but you trade that for daily downpours and the peak of hurricane season. See our where to stay in Huatulco guide for hotel tiers by area.
Best Time to Visit Huatulco to Avoid Crowds
Huatulco is quieter than Cancun or Puerto Vallarta in every season, but it still fills up in two bursts: the Christmas and New Year holidays, and the week of Semana Santa, when Mexican families arrive in large numbers. For uncrowded beaches and open restaurant tables, choose late November, early December before the 20th, or the stretch from late April through early May. Weekdays are noticeably calmer than weekends at Santa Cruz bay, and the Huatulco neighborhoods spread across 20km of coast, so crowds dilute quickly once you leave Tangolunda.
Best Time to Visit Huatulco for Events
Plan around the calendar if you want a specific festival. The Fiestas de Mayo fill the first week of May with music and parades in La Crucecita, while the state-wide Guelaguetza dance festival in Oaxaca City runs the last two Mondays of July. Day of the Dead (November 1-2) brings altars and processions to the town squares, and the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe on December 12 is marked by a candlelit pilgrimage. Surfers should come June to October for the biggest swell at La Bocana. For the complete schedule, see our Huatulco events and festivals guide, then build an itinerary with our things to do in Huatulco list.
Best Time to Visit Huatulco: The Verdict
Book January through March for the most reliable sunshine, or stretch into late November and late April to save money without risking rain. If you can handle brief afternoon storms, October offers low prices and warm water as the season transitions back to dry. Read the Huatulco travel tips page before you go for airport and transport details.
