Huatulco (La Crucecita) climate
Huatulco (La Crucecita) (Oaxaca, Mexico) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 29 °C83 °F, and about 887 mm35 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Huatulco (La Crucecita) climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3392 | 2068 | 2780 | 20.1 |
| Feb | 3595 | 2170 | 2882 | 10.1 |
| Mar | 3697 | 2272 | 2985 | 50.2 |
| Apr | 3799 | 2475 | 3187 | 90.3 |
| May | 3798 | 2678 | 3188 | 512.0 |
| Jun | 3391 | 2678 | 2985 | 2158.5 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2578 | 2984 | 1395.5 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2578 | 2984 | 1777.0 |
| Sep | 3289 | 2578 | 2883 | 1837.2 |
| Oct | 3289 | 2476 | 2882 | 923.6 |
| Nov | 3290 | 2271 | 2781 | 100.4 |
| Dec | 3391 | 2169 | 2780 | 40.1 |
| Year | 3799 | 2068 | 2983 | 88735 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66% | 25% | 5.4 | 11:17 |
| Feb | 63% | 22% | 6.0 | 11:37 |
| Mar | 61% | 23% | 6.6 | 12:01 |
| Apr | 61% | 26% | 6.8 | 12:28 |
| May | 67% | 54% | 6.1 | 12:51 |
| Jun | 80% | 75% | 5.4 | 13:03 |
| Jul | 81% | 72% | 5.8 | 12:59 |
| Aug | 82% | 73% | 5.5 | 12:39 |
| Sep | 85% | 78% | 5.1 | 12:12 |
| Oct | 83% | 62% | 5.2 | 11:45 |
| Nov | 76% | 36% | 5.4 | 11:22 |
| Dec | 70% | 29% | 5.2 | 11:12 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Huatulco (La Crucecita) is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 37 °C98 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 33 °C92 °F and lows 20 °C68 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 4.4 °C8 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 887 mm35 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 60% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–April. The wettest month is June (215 mm8.5 in), the driest is February (1 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 61% in April to 85% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 22%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in September to 12 km/h (7 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 11.2 hours in December to 13.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Huatulco (La Crucecita)
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–January: average highs of 32 °C90 °F to 33 °C92 °F with 2 mm0.1 in to 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C91 °F, very wet (215 mm8.5 in) and humid (80% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Huatulco (La Crucecita)
- Wetter months (June–October) — highs 3289 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2476 to 26 °C78 °F, about 161 mm6.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (November–May) — highs 3290 to 37 °C99 °F, lows 2068 to 26 °C78 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Huatulco (La Crucecita) compares
Compared with Oaxaca, about 157 km to the northwest, Huatulco (La Crucecita) is on average 9.3 °C16.7 °F warmer and receives 9% less precipitation (887 mm35 in vs 979 mm39 in). The difference is largest in November (10.2 °C18.4 °F warmer).
Of the 96 places in Mexico covered by World Climates, Huatulco (La Crucecita) is the warmest by annual mean temperature and the 42nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Mexico climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Hinthada (Myanmar, BSh), Pathein (Myanmar, BSh) and Pyay (Myanmar, BSh).
Nearby places
- Oaxaca 157 km · 19 °C67 °F · 979 mm39 in
- Tuxtepec 258 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,866 mm73 in
- Coatzacoalcos 320 km · 26 °C78 °F · 2,290 mm90 in
- Tehuacán 328 km · 18 °C65 °F · 921 mm36 in
- Tuxtla 340 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,939 mm76 in
- Córdoba 356 km · 21 °C71 °F · 1,402 mm55 in
- Orizaba 358 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,402 mm55 in
- Veracruz 379 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,639 mm65 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Huatulco (La Crucecita)?
May is the warmest month in Huatulco (La Crucecita), with an average high of 37 °C (98 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Huatulco (La Crucecita)?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
When does it rain the most in Huatulco (La Crucecita)?
June is the wettest month with about 215 mm (8.5 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 1 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Huatulco (La Crucecita)?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–January.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,150 m, while Huatulco (La Crucecita) lies at about 37 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +7.2 °C13 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.