Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico? If you're planning to go to Zihuatanejo, this article contains 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 Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico

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

Important essentials for Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Zihuatanejo, 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


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly product.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear out. An unreadable vaccination card may result in 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 available.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

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

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico by month

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January

If you vacation in Zihuatanejo during January, you might see that it is extremely hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C).

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February

If you vacation in Zihuatanejo during February, you will probably see that it is consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C).

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March

March here can be very hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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April

If you are traveling to Zihuatanejo in April, you will notice that it is really hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

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May

If you vacation in Zihuatanejo during May, you will probably see that it can be sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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June

If you go to Zihuatanejo in June, you will notice that it is constantly hot and somewhat rainy. 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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July

In July, Zihuatanejo is extremely hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Zihuatanejo, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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August

In August, Zihuatanejo can be very hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Zihuatanejo, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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September

In September, Zihuatanejo can be sweltering and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Zihuatanejo, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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October

If you vacation in Zihuatanejo during October, you might notice that it can be very hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

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November

If you are traveling to Zihuatanejo in November, you will notice that it is consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

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December

If you are traveling to Zihuatanejo in December, you will notice that it is consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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Activities for Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico

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

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