Puerto Escondido weather in April
In April, Puerto Escondido sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 7 mm of rain across 1.8 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 73% of the time in April, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Puerto Escondido's 5th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Puerto Escondido's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- 1.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 6:18 AM – 6:39 PM
- Cloud cover
- 28%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.07 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.7
- out of 10
Puerto Escondido is town in San Pedro Mixtepec Distrito 22 Municipality, State of Oaxaca, Mexico.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical April day in Puerto Escondido reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs on par with March and on par with May.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 25 |
| 2 | 29 | 25 |
| 3 | 29 | 25 |
| 4 | 29 | 25 |
| 5 | 29 | 25 |
| 6 | 29 | 25 |
| 7 | 29 | 25 |
| 8 | 29 | 26 |
| 9 | 29 | 26 |
| 10 | 29 | 26 |
| 11 | 29 | 26 |
| 12 | 29 | 26 |
| 13 | 29 | 26 |
| 14 | 29 | 26 |
| 15 | 29 | 26 |
| 16 | 30 | 26 |
| 17 | 30 | 26 |
| 18 | 30 | 26 |
| 19 | 30 | 26 |
| 20 | 30 | 26 |
| 21 | 30 | 26 |
| 22 | 30 | 26 |
| 23 | 30 | 26 |
| 24 | 30 | 26 |
| 25 | 30 | 26 |
| 26 | 30 | 26 |
| 27 | 30 | 26 |
| 28 | 30 | 26 |
| 29 | 30 | 26 |
| 30 | 30 | 26 |
How April really feels in Puerto Escondido
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in April is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Puerto Escondido weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 24° | 4 | 0.8 | 11.2 | 8.0 |
| Feb | 28° / 24° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.5 | 7.8 |
| Mar | 29° / 25° | 4 | 1 | 11.9 | 7.4 |
| Apr | 29° / 26° | 7 | 1.8 | 12.3 | 6.7 |
| May | 30° / 26° | 96 | 13.1 | 12.7 | 5.0 |
| Jun | 29° / 26° | 363 | 23.1 | 12.9 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 29° / 26° | 258 | 20.9 | 12.8 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 29° / 26° | 359 | 24.2 | 12.5 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 28° / 25° | 525 | 26.4 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 28° / 25° | 333 | 21.1 | 11.6 | 4.3 |
| Nov | 29° / 25° | 53 | 6.7 | 11.3 | 6.4 |
| Dec | 28° / 24° | 6 | 1.6 | 11.1 | 7.6 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 73% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 14%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 |
| Cloudier (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89 | 11 |
| 2 | 89 | 11 |
| 3 | 89 | 11 |
| 4 | 88 | 12 |
| 5 | 88 | 12 |
| 6 | 88 | 12 |
| 7 | 88 | 12 |
| 8 | 88 | 12 |
| 9 | 88 | 12 |
| 10 | 88 | 12 |
| 11 | 87 | 13 |
| 12 | 88 | 12 |
| 13 | 88 | 12 |
| 14 | 88 | 12 |
| 15 | 88 | 12 |
| 16 | 87 | 13 |
| 17 | 87 | 13 |
| 18 | 87 | 13 |
| 19 | 87 | 13 |
| 20 | 87 | 13 |
| 21 | 86 | 14 |
| 22 | 86 | 14 |
| 23 | 86 | 14 |
| 24 | 85 | 15 |
| 25 | 84 | 16 |
| 26 | 83 | 17 |
| 27 | 83 | 17 |
| 28 | 82 | 18 |
| 29 | 81 | 19 |
| 30 | 80 | 20 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Puerto Escondido gets around 7 mm of rain over 1.8 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 7% and peaks near 15% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 3 |
| 8 | 3 |
| 9 | 3 |
| 10 | 4 |
| 11 | 4 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 13 | 5 |
| 14 | 5 |
| 15 | 5 |
| 16 | 6 |
| 17 | 6 |
| 18 | 7 |
| 19 | 7 |
| 20 | 8 |
| 21 | 8 |
| 22 | 9 |
| 23 | 9 |
| 24 | 10 |
| 25 | 10 |
| 26 | 11 |
| 27 | 12 |
| 28 | 13 |
| 29 | 14 |
| 30 | 15 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the oppressive band about 85% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 89 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 |
| Miserable (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 8 | 89 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 8 | 89 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 7 | 89 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 7 | 89 | 3 |
| 5 | 1 | 6 | 90 | 3 |
| 6 | 1 | 6 | 89 | 4 |
| 7 | 0 | 6 | 90 | 4 |
| 8 | 0 | 6 | 89 | 5 |
| 9 | 0 | 6 | 89 | 5 |
| 10 | 0 | 6 | 89 | 5 |
| 11 | 0 | 6 | 88 | 6 |
| 12 | 0 | 6 | 88 | 6 |
| 13 | 0 | 6 | 87 | 7 |
| 14 | 0 | 6 | 87 | 7 |
| 15 | 0 | 6 | 86 | 8 |
| 16 | 0 | 6 | 86 | 8 |
| 17 | 0 | 6 | 85 | 9 |
| 18 | 0 | 6 | 84 | 10 |
| 19 | 0 | 5 | 84 | 11 |
| 20 | 0 | 5 | 84 | 11 |
| 21 | 0 | 5 | 83 | 12 |
| 22 | 0 | 5 | 82 | 13 |
| 23 | 0 | 5 | 81 | 14 |
| 24 | 0 | 4 | 81 | 15 |
| 25 | 0 | 4 | 81 | 15 |
| 26 | 0 | 4 | 80 | 16 |
| 27 | 0 | 4 | 79 | 17 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | 79 | 18 |
| 29 | 0 | 3 | 78 | 19 |
| 30 | 0 | 3 | 77 | 20 |
Wind in April
Winds average 10 km/h in April, the windiest month of the year.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:29 AM to 6:09 AM, and sunset from 6:37 PM to 6:42 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:29 | 6:37 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:28 | 6:37 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:27 | 6:37 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:27 | 6:37 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:26 | 6:37 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:25 | 6:38 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:38 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:38 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:23 | 6:38 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:22 | 6:38 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 6:21 | 6:38 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 6:21 | 6:39 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 6:20 | 6:39 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 6:19 | 6:39 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 6:19 | 6:39 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 6:18 | 6:39 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 6:17 | 6:39 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 6:16 | 6:40 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 6:16 | 6:40 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 6:15 | 6:40 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 6:14 | 6:40 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 6:14 | 6:40 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 6:13 | 6:41 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 6:13 | 6:41 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 6:12 | 6:41 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 6:11 | 6:41 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 6:11 | 6:41 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 6:10 | 6:42 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 6:10 | 6:42 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:42 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 7.07 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.61 kWh/m² to a high of 7.07 kWh/m² in April across the year — April's 7.07 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Puerto Escondido
None of Puerto Escondido's seasonal hazards are active in April. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Puerto Escondido sits in the eastern Pacific hurricane zone; the season peaks August–September.
Puerto Escondido's monsoon runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Puerto Escondido?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Puerto Escondido for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Puerto Escondido in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Puerto Escondido sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Puerto Escondido in April
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in April — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in January near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 28 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Puerto Escondido in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Puerto Escondido peaks around April 12 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Puerto Escondido in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Puerto Escondido is worst in July — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.1× the cleanest month (February, 5 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 5 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 21 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Puerto Escondido?
Puerto Escondido sits at 15.9°N, 97.1°W, 50 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, 72 km away.
Topography around Puerto Escondido
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Puerto Escondido.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Puerto Escondido has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 118 m around an average of 39 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 705 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,064 m.
The land around Puerto Escondido is covered by water (35%), trees (27%) and artificial surfaces (23%) within 3 km, water (45%) and trees (32%) within 16 km, and trees (51%) and water (33%) within 80 km.
Mexico travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 127 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 54% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,889
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 43%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 440
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Puerto Escondido (15.8628°, -97.0683°, elevation 50 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).