Oaxaca, Mexico
Zipolite
Zipolite is a village in Oaxaca, Mexico, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,360 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now31°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population1,360
Local time15:07
15.66° N, 96.51° WElevation 11 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 25°
Rain this month118mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Zipolite at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:20 · 18:0211 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:36Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in April
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthSeptember
239 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
4 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
August
Monuments nearby1+
within 4.5 km
Weather in Zipolite
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 74%
Today22 Oct32°27°3.1 mm
Fri23 Oct32°26°
Sat24 Oct29°26°3.9 mm
Sun25 Oct32°25°
Mon26 Oct31°25°
Tue27 Oct31°25°4.1 mm
Wed28 Oct32°23°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct32°24°
Fri30 Oct32°24°1 mm
Sat31 Oct32°25°
When to go to Zipolite
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 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 76 | 59 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 55 | 78 | 86 |
| High | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 4 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 75 | 224 | 180 | 226 | 239 | 118 | 24 | 8 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Zipolite
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Zipolite
Outdoors around Zipolite
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Posada Los DuendesMountain huts
0 kmSan AgustinilloSurf spots
0.2 kmCentro Mexicano de la TortugaZoos
0.3 kmLa HabanaCamp sites
0.5 kmCasa TamarindosMountain huts
0.6 kmRancho Los MangosCamp sites
0.9 kmNature around Zipolite
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Zipolite
Earthquakes around Zipolite
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days3magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950113magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record64within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7Santa María Tonameca 30 km ↑1978 · 40 km
7.5Puerto Escondido 26 km ↗1999 · 63 km
7.4Santa María Xadani 10 km ↘2020 · 59 km
7.4Santa María Xadani 31 km ↗1965 · 87 km
Tropical storms · Zipolite
C4Hurricane Erick (2025)90 km · 204 km/hC2Hurricane Agatha (2022)10 km · 167 km/hTSTropical Storm Ramon (2017)86 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Calvin (2017)91 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Beatriz (2017)10 km · 74 km/hC2Hurricane Carlotta (2012)21 km · 167 km/hTSTropical Storm Rosa (2000)18 km · 74 km/hC2Hurricane Rick (1997)61 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Cristina (1996)34 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Beatriz (1993)99 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm Bud (1988)98 km · 74 km/h
Towns and villages around Zipolite
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Puerto Ángel2.3 kmBarrio Anclero2.7 kmEstacahuite2.9 kmLa Ciénega III3.3 kmColonia la Mina3.3 kmLa Mina4 kmArroyo Cruz4.9 kmLa Boquilla5.4 kmSone5.5 kmMiramar5.6 kmChahuites6.7 kmEl Colorado6.9 kmZapotal6.9 kmParada Zapotal7.5 kmSamaritán7.6 kmEl Vigía7.9 kmEl Manantial8 kmLa Guayabita8.1 kmBarrio Nuevo Chapingo8.8 kmEl Polvorín9.4 kmLaguna Seca (Sección Cuarta)9.7 kmJuan Diegal9.8 kmEl Sitio9.9 kmBarrio Mendillo9.9 kmBarrio Apanune10 kmBarrio Cuaydiguele10 kmEl Sitio (Arroyo Grande)10 kmBarranquilla10 kmLa Rosadía10 kmLa Cruz del Siglo10 kmArroyo Macalla10 kmSan Pedro Pochutla10 kmPiedra de la Virgen11 kmBarrio San Agustín11 kmNopalera11 kmMedina11 kmArroyón (Piedra de la Virgen)11 kmPiedra de Iguana11 kmEl Tule11 kmTres Lunas11 kmLaborillo11 kmLas Juntas12 kmCacahuatal12 kmCarrizalillo12 kmLa Redonda12 kmEl Aguacate12 kmLoma Cruz12 kmBarrio la Lima12 kmAguacate12 kmZapotengo12 kmCofradía12 kmLa Guadalupe12 kmOjo de Agua12 kmLa Lagartija12 kmPérez13 kmCorcovado Petaca13 kmYolina13 kmRío Grande13 kmPaso Xonene13 kmArroyo Zapote13 kmZacamalín13 kmPacheco13 kmGuzmán14 kmNanche Dulce14 kmRancho el Pachequito14 kmHorno Cal14 kmChicomulco14 kmLos Ciruelos15 kmSan Roque15 km
Zipolite from above
Around Zipolite13 places to see, do and reach nearby
La VentanillaNature8.4 kmMermejitaNature5.6 kmPlaya Zipolite, OaxacaNature0.6 kmPlaya Zipolite, OaxacaNature0.5 kmPlaya San AgustinilloNature2.9 kmPlaya La MinaNature4.0 kmMazunteMonument4.5 kmMazuntePlace4.5 kmPuerto ÁngelPlace2.3 kmSan Pedro PochutlaPlace10 kmSan AgustinilloPlace3.4 kmSanta María TonamecaPlace10 kmCrucecitaPlace42 km
Getting to Zipolite
Bahías de Huatulco International AirportHUX
30 kmPuerto Escondido International AirportPXM
66 kmXoxocotlán International AirportOAX
150 kmPlaces near Zipolite
Places with a climate like Zipolite
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zipolite?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zipolite.
What is the hottest month in Zipolite?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Zipolite?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zipolite?
September is the wettest month with about 239 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Zipolite?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 28°C.