Sinaloa, Mexico
Mazatlán
Mazatlán is a city in Sinaloa, Mexico, close to the sea. It has a population of about 441,975 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan · Mar · Dec
Population441,975
Local time09:05
23.22° N, 106.42° WElevation 1 mUTC−7 · Mexican Pacific Standard Time
Postal codes82020, 82028 …October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month74mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan · Mar · Dec
Best: Jan · Mar · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mazatlán at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:06 · 17:3511 h 29 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:19Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Mar · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in August
Coolest month16°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthAugust
212 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
August
Monuments nearby1+
within 2.7 km
How Mazatlán has grown
People living in the built-up area (85 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+133%180k in 1975 → 419k in 2025Weather in Mazatlán
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 4 km/h · humidity 80%
Today22 Oct31°27°
Fri23 Oct30°27°1 mm
Sat24 Oct30°26°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct30°26°
Mon26 Oct30°26°
Tue27 Oct30°26°
Wed28 Oct30°26°
Thu29 Oct29°25°
Fri30 Oct29°26°2 mm
When to go to Mazatlán
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 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 86 | 75 | 44 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 61 | 92 | 98 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 30° | 33° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 28° | 26° | 24° |
| Low | 15° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 16° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 28 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 176 | 212 | 205 | 74 | 32 | 16 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Sea | 23° | 23° | 22° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 25° |
What's on in Mazatlán
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Music venues
Estadio Teodoro MariscalJusto Sierra S/N, Estadio, 82140 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexique · 2.1 km
2 showsMazatlán's festivals through the year
Monuments and museums in Mazatlán
2.7 km
Ángela Peralta TheatreBuilt 1869
Museum3.7 km
Observatorio 1873Built 1873
Museum2.9 km
Museo Arqueológico de MazatlánBuilt 1989More museums: MUNBA Museo Nacional de la Ballena · Michael Gallery · Museo El Rincón de Pedro Infante · Sea Shell City
Outdoors around Mazatlán
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
MaleconViewpoints
0.7 kmAcuario MazatlánAquariums
1.3 kmGran Acuario de Mazatlán "Mar de Cortés"Aquariums
1.3 kmPlaya Norte (white sandy beach & sunset spot)Viewpoints
1.5 kmClub de Golf Campestre MazatlánGolf courses
4 kmTres Amigo’s RV ParkCamp sites
4.2 kmNature around Mazatlán
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Mazatlán
Earthquakes around Mazatlán
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19508magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record2within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.8Mazatlán 115 km ↙1953 · 115 km
6.1Mazatlán 110 km ↙2001 · 110 km
5.6Mazatlán 113 km ↙1991 · 113 km
5.5Mazatlán 129 km ↙2000 · 129 km
Tropical storms · Mazatlán
C4Hurricane Orlene (2022)43 km · 83 km/hC1Hurricane Pamela (2021)57 km · 120 km/hC1Hurricane Nora (2021)12 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Hernan (2020)96 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Narda (2019)99 km · 83 km/hC5Hurricane Willa (2018)86 km · 185 km/hC5Hurricane Rick (2009)12 km · 93 km/hC3Hurricane Lane (2006)71 km · 204 km/hC2Hurricane Rosa (1994)96 km · 167 km/hC4Hurricane Roslyn (1986)53 km · 83 km/hC4Hurricane Tico (1983)99 km · 139 km/hC3Hurricane Norma (1981)54 km · 167 km/hTSTropical Storm Knut (1981)60 km · 74 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Instituto Tecnológico de MazatlánUniversity or college · founded 1982
Mazatlan Professional School of DanceUniversity or college · founded 1992
Polytechnic University of SinaloaUniversity or college · founded 2004
Towns and villages around Mazatlán
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Comunidad Isla de la Piedra3.5 kmEl Habal4.2 kmEsteban Zamudio Canizales4.5 kmCarbones4.8 kmCanagua Ajoya5.7 kmJaripillo6.1 kmCiudad de los Niños6.3 kmSeminario Diocesano de Mazatlán6.5 kmSan Rafael6.5 kmTirado6.8 kmEl Vivero7.6 kmRancho del Venadillo7.7 kmLas Higueras del Conchi7.9 kmEjército de Salvación8.1 kmSan Antonio8.3 kmEl Castillo8.7 kmRancho Olivia8.8 kmEl Pozole8.8 kmSan Juan8.9 kmEl Tamarindo9 kmFraccionamiento los Ángeles9.8 kmLa Escondida10 kmPueblo Nuevo10 kmLa Presa11 kmFlor11 kmRancho Santa María11 kmLos Cerritos11 kmLa Engorda11 kmAmpliación el Zapote11 kmEl Zapote11 kmCampo Rey11 kmPalmillas11 kmEl Chilillo11 kmLa Guanera11 kmEl Garitón12 kmEl Bule12 kmLa Florida (Charco Puerco)12 kmEl Capiro12 kmAvalito12 kmEl Habalito del Tubo12 kmLa Jungla12 kmEl Milagro12 kmEl Ciruelo13 kmSanta María13 kmEl Mirador13 kmArmadillo13 kmLa Cabaña13 kmMiravalles13 kmLos Gavilanes13 kmSanta Teresa13 kmEl Mirahabal13 kmQuemado14 kmEl Contento14 kmLos Cedros14 kmEl Cañón de Batopilas14 kmRíos [Carrocería]14 kmSanta Benita14 kmEl Habal14 kmEl Capirato14 kmLas Higueras15 kmLa Culebra15 km
Mazatlán from above
Around Mazatlán17 places to see, do and reach nearby
Presidio RiverNature19 kmIsla del CrestónNature4.8 kmIsla Los Venados, SinaloaNature4.9 kmIsla CardonesNature5.0 kmIsla Pajaros, SinaloaNature7.0 kmIsla de BelvedereNature3.1 kmIsla Hermano del NorteNature4.2 kmÁngela Peralta TheatreMonument2.7 kmObservatorio 1873Museum3.7 kmMuseo Arqueológico de MazatlánMuseum2.9 kmMuseum of Art of MazatlánMuseum2.9 kmEmbarcadero Isla de la PiedraFerry port2.1 kmEmbarcadero de la ColoniaFerry port2.9 kmVilla UniónPlace21 kmFraccionamiento los ÁngelesPlace9.8 kmEl CastilloPlace8.7 kmConcordiaPlace37 km
Postal codes
820208202882150821578217082186
Getting to Mazatlán
General Rafael Buelna International AirportMZT
17 kmBachigualato Federal International AirportCUL
202 kmGeneral Guadalupe Victoria International AirportDGO
217 kmEmbarcadero Isla de la PiedraEmbarcadero Mazatlán
2.1 kmEmbarcadero de la ColoniaFerry port
2.9 kmPlaces near Mazatlán
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mazatlán?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, March and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mazatlán.
What is the hottest month in Mazatlán?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Mazatlán?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mazatlán?
August is the wettest month with about 212 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mazatlán?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C and coolest in March at about 22°C.
What is the postal code of Mazatlán?
Mazatlán has 6 postal codes: 82020, 82028, 82150, 82157, 82170, 82186.