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March · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 87/100

Zihuatanejo in March

Excellent · 87/100Beach 100/100
High / low28° / 22°daily averages
Precipitation3 mm0 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
17.64° N, 101.55° WElevation 13 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
When to goZihuatanejo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87March
Best timeJan–Mar
March: high / low28° / 22°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Zihuatanejo averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 22° — hot weather by day. Expect around 3 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 14%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

March scores 87/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Zihuatanejo.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:55 and sets at 18:57 local time, giving 12 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 30 minutes over the month.

Why 87/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%69%
Dry days · 33%99%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 100/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiNearby in March

Around Zihuatanejo this month

Petatlán
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Petatlán

Guerrero · 32 km E
30°Mar high
0wet days
79score
Petatlán
ivTop of the table

Mexico's best in March

Where to go in March
Sombrerete
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1

Sombrerete

Zacatecas
22°Mar high
0wet days
100score
Sombrerete
Victoria de Durango
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2

Victoria de Durango

Durango
25°Mar high
0wet days
100score
Victoria de Durango
Cabo San Lucas
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3

Cabo San Lucas

Baja California Sur
23°Mar high
0wet days
100score
Cabo San Lucas
Guadalupe
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4

Guadalupe

Zacatecas
21°Mar high
1wet day
99score
Guadalupe
·Questions

Zihuatanejo in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Zihuatanejo?

March scores 87/100 for Zihuatanejo, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 28°C with 0 wet days.

How warm is Zihuatanejo in March?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 22°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Zihuatanejo in March?

Zihuatanejo receives about 3 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 0 days.

Can you swim in Zihuatanejo in March?

The sea averages 27°C in March, warm enough for most swimmers.