Guerrero, Mexico
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa) cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa) in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 89°Fwarmest average high (May)
- 85°Fcoolest average high (March)
- 0%fewest rain days (March)
- 69%most rain days (September)
Weather in Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa) right now
Weather in Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa) by month
Average highs run from 85°F (30°C) in March to 89°F (32°C) in May. Rain falls on the fewest days in March and the most in September. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86 / 73°F30 / 23°C | 5% | 7 mph12 km/h | 82°F28°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| February | 86 / 72°F30 / 22°C | 3% | 9 mph14 km/h | 82°F28°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| March | 85 / 71°F30 / 22°C | 0% | 9 mph14 km/h | 81°F27°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| April | 87 / 73°F30 / 23°C | 0% | 9 mph14 km/h | 81°F27°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| May | 89 / 76°F32 / 25°C | 12% | 9 mph15 km/h | 84°F29°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| June | 87 / 77°F31 / 25°C | 51% | 10 mph16 km/h | 86°F30°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| July | 89 / 78°F32 / 26°C | 44% | 8 mph14 km/h | 87°F31°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| August | 89 / 78°F32 / 26°C | 55% | 8 mph13 km/h | 88°F31°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| September | 87 / 77°F30 / 25°C | 69% | 9 mph14 km/h | 87°F31°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| October | 86 / 77°F30 / 25°C | 50% | 8 mph13 km/h | 86°F30°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| November | 87 / 76°F31 / 25°C | 10% | 7 mph12 km/h | 86°F30°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| December | 87 / 75°F30 / 24°C | 8% | 8 mph13 km/h | 84°F29°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa)
1 ship from 1 cruise line is scheduled here, 1 visit in total. The next 1:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 162026 | Crystal SerenityCrystal Cruises | Calls | 28 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
Ships that visit Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa)
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.