Guerrero, Mexico
Ixtapa
Ixtapa is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico, close to the sea. It has a population of about 13,806 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now28°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population13,806
Local time08:37
17.67° N, 101.64° WElevation 10 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal code40884October: high / low28° / 25°
Rain this month126mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ixtapa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:42 · 18:2111 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:58Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in July
Coolest month22°C
Average low in March
Wettest monthAugust
211 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
August
Monuments nearby1+
within 9.9 km
Weather in Ixtapa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 85%
Today22 Oct29°27°13.1 mm
Fri23 Oct30°27°8 mm
Sat24 Oct29°27°6 mm
Sun25 Oct27°25°34.9 mm
Mon26 Oct29°26°21.6 mm
Tue27 Oct27°25°26.3 mm
Wed28 Oct27°26°20 mm
Thu29 Oct27°27°11.2 mm
Fri30 Oct28°28°
Sat31 Oct29°26°
When to go to Ixtapa
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 86 | 88 | 90 | 87 | 74 | 44 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 49 | 82 | 87 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 20 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 171 | 184 | 211 | 328 | 126 | 19 | 7 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Ixtapa
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Ixtapa
Nature around Ixtapa
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ixtapa
Earthquakes around Ixtapa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950147magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record71within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.0Lázaro Cárdenas 43 km ↖1985 · 111 km
7.6Lagunillas 7 km →1985 · 15 km
7.6Vallecitos de Zaragoza 13 km ↘1979 · 42 km
7.3Lázaro Cárdenas 15 km ↗1981 · 63 km
Tsunamis · Ixtapa
1.5 m19 September 1985earthquake3 m19 September 1985earthquake1.2 m21 September 1985earthquake–20 February 1933earthquake
TSTropical Storm Mario (2025)79 km · 65 km/hC3Hurricane John (2024)94 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm Max (2023)71 km · 111 km/hC1Hurricane Beatriz (2023)98 km · 130 km/hC2Hurricane Rick (2021)46 km · 167 km/hTSTropical Storm Narda (2019)9 km · 74 km/hC1Hurricane Manuel (2013)95 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm Odile (2008)76 km · 83 km/hC1Hurricane Henriette (2007)97 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Dora (2005)58 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Julio (2002)79 km · 74 km/hC4Hurricane Pauline (1997)36 km · 93 km/hC1Hurricane Boris (1996)17 km · 148 km/hC2Hurricane Alma (1996)83 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Aletta (1988)95 km · 111 km/hC2Hurricane Odile (1984)53 km · 93 km/h
Towns and villages around Ixtapa
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Colonia las Palomas2.8 kmBarbulillas3.9 kmSan José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo)4.5 kmParada del Cerrito5.6 kmLas Palancas5.6 kmBarrio Nuevo5.9 kmEl Capire6 kmEl Tiradero6.2 kmLa Salitrera6.9 kmLa Puerta7 kmEl Crucero a Altamirano7.6 kmPantla7.9 kmColonia Tres de Diciembre7.9 kmEl Granadillo8 kmEl Rincón8 kmEl Posquelite8 kmFraccionamiento los Capires8.7 kmEl Agüita9.4 kmSalinas de Pautla9.5 kmEl Infiernillo9.5 kmMata de Sandía9.8 kmZihuatanejo9.9 kmLa Pedrera10 kmRancho de Solorio10 kmPiedras Negras10 kmLa Soledad11 kmLas Pipinas11 kmLas Piedras de Amolar11 kmRancho la Esperanza12 kmBuena Vista12 kmLa Perica12 kmZapotillo12 kmEl Atuto13 kmAgua de Correa13 kmLa Vainilla13 kmPiedras Rodadas13 kmPaso del Burro14 kmEl Camalote14 kmEl Sandial15 kmLas Huertas15 km
Ixtapa from above
Around Ixtapa13 places to see, do and reach nearby
Isla IxtapaNature1.9 kmPlaya QuietaNature0.4 kmPlaya Las GatasNature11 kmPlaya la RopaNature11 kmPico Piedra El JilgueroMountain28 kmZihuatanejoMonument9.9 kmMuseo Arqueológico de la Costa GrandeMuseum9.6 kmZihuatanejoPlace9.9 kmTronconesPlace15 kmSan José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo)Place4.5 kmEl CoacoyulPlace18 kmVilla Hermosa (Las Pozas)Place19 kmLagunillasPlace19 km
Postal code
40884
Getting to Ixtapa
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International AirportZIH
21 kmUruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPN
197 kmGeneral Juan N. Álvarez International AirportACA
225 kmPlaces near Ixtapa
Places with a climate like Ixtapa
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ixtapa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ixtapa.
What is the hottest month in Ixtapa?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Ixtapa?
March is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ixtapa?
August is the wettest month with about 211 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ixtapa?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C and coolest in March at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Ixtapa?
The postal code of Ixtapa is 40884.