Zihuatanejo weather in July
In July, Zihuatanejo sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 178 mm of rain across 20.8 wet days and about 13 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of July to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Zihuatanejo's 10th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Zihuatanejo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 178 mm
- 20.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 hours
- 6:23 AM – 7:21 PM
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.58 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Zihuatanejo is municipal seat of Zihuatanejo, State of Guerrero, Mexico.
- Founded
- 1520
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical July day in Zihuatanejo reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs on par with June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 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 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
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| 1 | 29 | 24 |
| 2 | 29 | 24 |
| 3 | 29 | 24 |
| 4 | 29 | 24 |
| 5 | 29 | 24 |
| 6 | 29 | 23 |
| 7 | 29 | 23 |
| 8 | 29 | 23 |
| 9 | 29 | 23 |
| 10 | 29 | 23 |
| 11 | 29 | 23 |
| 12 | 29 | 23 |
| 13 | 29 | 23 |
| 14 | 29 | 23 |
| 15 | 30 | 23 |
| 16 | 30 | 23 |
| 17 | 30 | 23 |
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| 25 | 30 | 24 |
| 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 27 | 30 | 24 |
| 28 | 30 | 24 |
| 29 | 30 | 24 |
| 30 | 30 | 24 |
| 31 | 30 | 24 |
How July really feels in Zihuatanejo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 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 July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Zihuatanejo weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 3rd-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 19° | 11 | 1.1 | 11.1 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 29° / 19° | 5 | 0.4 | 11.4 | 7.4 |
| Mar | 29° / 19° | 9 | 0.4 | 11.9 | 7.2 |
| Apr | 30° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 12.4 | 6.7 |
| May | 30° / 22° | 16 | 2.7 | 12.8 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 30° / 23° | 187 | 17.3 | 13 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 30° / 24° | 178 | 20.8 | 13 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 29° / 23° | 231 | 22 | 12.6 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 29° / 23° | 341 | 25 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 29° / 23° | 216 | 22.5 | 11.6 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 29° / 21° | 35 | 6.7 | 11.2 | 6.3 |
| Dec | 28° / 19° | 8 | 1.5 | 11 | 7.4 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 79%.
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| Clearer (%) | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Cloudier (%) | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 80 |
| 2 | 21 | 79 |
| 3 | 21 | 79 |
| 4 | 21 | 79 |
| 5 | 21 | 79 |
| 6 | 21 | 79 |
| 7 | 21 | 79 |
| 8 | 21 | 79 |
| 9 | 22 | 78 |
| 10 | 22 | 78 |
| 11 | 22 | 78 |
| 12 | 21 | 79 |
| 13 | 21 | 79 |
| 14 | 21 | 79 |
| 15 | 20 | 80 |
| 16 | 20 | 80 |
| 17 | 20 | 80 |
| 18 | 20 | 80 |
| 19 | 20 | 80 |
| 20 | 20 | 80 |
| 21 | 20 | 80 |
| 22 | 20 | 80 |
| 23 | 20 | 80 |
| 24 | 20 | 80 |
| 25 | 20 | 80 |
| 26 | 21 | 79 |
| 27 | 21 | 79 |
| 28 | 21 | 79 |
| 29 | 21 | 79 |
| 30 | 22 | 78 |
| 31 | 22 | 78 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Zihuatanejo gets around 178 mm of rain over 20.8 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 67% and peaks near 68% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 |
| 2 | 68 |
| 3 | 68 |
| 4 | 68 |
| 5 | 68 |
| 6 | 68 |
| 7 | 68 |
| 8 | 68 |
| 9 | 68 |
| 10 | 68 |
| 11 | 68 |
| 12 | 68 |
| 13 | 68 |
| 14 | 68 |
| 15 | 68 |
| 16 | 67 |
| 17 | 67 |
| 18 | 67 |
| 19 | 67 |
| 20 | 66 |
| 21 | 66 |
| 22 | 66 |
| 23 | 66 |
| 24 | 66 |
| 25 | 66 |
| 26 | 66 |
| 27 | 67 |
| 28 | 67 |
| 29 | 67 |
| 30 | 67 |
| 31 | 67 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 92% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Oppressive (%) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 2 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 3 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 4 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 5 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 6 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 7 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 8 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 9 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 10 | 7 | 92 | 1 |
| 11 | 7 | 92 | 1 |
| 12 | 7 | 92 | 1 |
| 13 | 7 | 92 | 1 |
| 14 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 15 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 16 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 17 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 18 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 19 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 20 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 21 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 22 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 23 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 24 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 25 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 26 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 27 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 28 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 29 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 30 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 31 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
Wind in July
Winds average 5 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of July to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:18 AM to 6:28 AM, and sunset from 7:21 PM to 7:17 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:17 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 6:18 | 7:21 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 6:19 | 7:21 |
| 3 | 13.0 | 6:19 | 7:21 |
| 4 | 13.0 | 6:19 | 7:21 |
| 5 | 13.0 | 6:19 | 7:21 |
| 6 | 13.0 | 6:20 | 7:21 |
| 7 | 13.0 | 6:20 | 7:21 |
| 8 | 13.0 | 6:20 | 7:21 |
| 9 | 13.0 | 6:21 | 7:21 |
| 10 | 13.0 | 6:21 | 7:21 |
| 11 | 13.0 | 6:21 | 7:21 |
| 12 | 13.0 | 6:22 | 7:21 |
| 13 | 13.0 | 6:22 | 7:21 |
| 14 | 13.0 | 6:22 | 7:21 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 6:23 | 7:21 |
| 16 | 13.0 | 6:23 | 7:21 |
| 17 | 13.0 | 6:23 | 7:21 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 6:24 | 7:20 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 6:24 | 7:20 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 6:24 | 7:20 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 6:25 | 7:20 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 6:25 | 7:20 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 6:25 | 7:19 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 6:26 | 7:19 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 6:26 | 7:19 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 6:26 | 7:18 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 6:27 | 7:18 |
| 28 | 12.8 | 6:27 | 7:18 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 6:27 | 7:17 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 6:28 | 7:17 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 6:28 | 7:17 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 5.58 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.78 kWh/m² to a high of 7.45 kWh/m² in April across the year — July's 5.58 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Zihuatanejo
In July, Zihuatanejo sits inside its pacific hurricane and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Zihuatanejo sits in the eastern Pacific hurricane zone; the season peaks August–September.
Zihuatanejo's monsoon runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Zihuatanejo?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Zihuatanejo.
What to pack for Zihuatanejo in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Zihuatanejo sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 21 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Zihuatanejo in July
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in July — 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 March near 27°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 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Zihuatanejo in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Zihuatanejo peaks around March 24 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 10 at about 7 (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 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Zihuatanejo in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Zihuatanejo is worst in May — around 61 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 7.5× the cleanest month (February, 8 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) | 10 | 8 | 10 | 31 | 61 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 31 | Moderate |
| May | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Zihuatanejo?
Zihuatanejo sits at 17.6°N, 101.6°W, 13 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Petatlán, 32 km away.
Topography around Zihuatanejo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Zihuatanejo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Zihuatanejo has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 578 m around an average of 96 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,040 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,828 m.
The land around Zihuatanejo is covered by trees (60%) and artificial surfaces (21%) within 3 km, water (46%) and trees (37%) within 16 km, and trees (55%) and water (35%) 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 Zihuatanejo (17.6434°, -101.5521°, elevation 13 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).