When to visit Puerto Escondido without the crowds
Puerto Escondido (Mexico) is calmest in June, September and October: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in January, March, April, July and December. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with September and October: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Feb–Mar, May & Oct
When everyone heads home
The second week of January.
Tip
Zicatela is for expert surfers; swim at Carrizalillo or Puerto Angelito.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 · busy | 29 °C (85 °F) | New Year's Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate | 29 °C (85 °F) | Constitution Day |
| March | 4/5 · busy | 30 °C (86 °F) | Benito Juárez's birthday |
| April | 4/5 · busy | 30 °C (87 °F) | Labour Day |
| May | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 31 °C (87 °F) | |
| June | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 30 °C (86 °F) | |
| July | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 31 °C (87 °F) | |
| August | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 30 °C (86 °F) | |
| September | 2/5 · calm ⚠ ✦ | 30 °C (85 °F) | Independence Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm ⚠ ✦ | 30 °C (85 °F) | |
| November | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 30 °C (85 °F) | November festival & surf contest, Revolution Day |
| December | 5/5 · busy ✦ | 29 °C (85 °F) | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up. ✦ = something special to see.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Pacific hurricane season, riskiest in September and October.
What to see, and when
- Baby turtle releases on the beaches (Sep–Dec).
- Big waves at Zicatela, the "Mexican Pipeline" (May–Aug): to watch, not for beginners.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (DataTur, Puerto Escondido tourist center, 2022-2024). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Puerto Escondido without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually June, September and October (crowds 2/5). In October the average high is 30 °C (85 °F). All the calm months: June, September and October.
When is Puerto Escondido most crowded?
The busiest season is January, March, April, July and December. The second week of January.
What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido?
Average highs range from 29 °C (85 °F) in January to 31 °C (87 °F) in May, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Puerto Escondido?
Pacific hurricane season, riskiest in September and October.
What is there to see in Puerto Escondido by season?
Baby turtle releases on the beaches (Sep–Dec). Big waves at Zicatela, the "Mexican Pipeline" (May–Aug): to watch, not for beginners.
What festivals are there in Puerto Escondido?
The main ones: November festival & surf contest (November).
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