Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

Traveling to Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico? If you're planning to go to Huatulco, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico

Based on the climate and weather in Huatulco, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

Important essentials for Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Huatulco, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly option.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear away. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection you can have.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico by month

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January

If you visit Huatulco during January, you might notice that it is blindingly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

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February

February in this region is scorchingly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

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March

March for Huatulco is sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

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April

If you vacation in Huatulco during April, you are likely to notice that it is blindingly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 10s C).

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May

May in Huatulco is scorchingly hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to high 90s F (mid 30s C).

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June

In June, Huatulco can be excruciatingly hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 60s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Huatulco, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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July

If you visit Huatulco during July, you are likely to find that it is blindingly hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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August

If you vacation in Huatulco during August, you will probably find that it is consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

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September

If you visit Huatulco during September, you are likely to find that it can be very hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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October

Traveling to Huatulco in October, you will notice that it can be sweltering. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

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November

If you visit Huatulco during November, you may find that it can be sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

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December

December in this region can be blisteringly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

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Activities for Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Huatulco.

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