Travel advisory · MexicoAcapulco is in or near an area where governments advise against all travel: Guerrero.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
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- Nayarit, within 20 km of Sinaloa and Durango border · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
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Also named by one government: Celaya–Irapuato–Salamanca triangle, Guanajuato (France), Culiacán and surrounding area (France), North of Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas (Germany), Route 129 Martinez de la Torre–Teziutlán (France), Route 131 Tapacoyan–Perote (France), Route 180 Martinez de la Torre–Papantla secondary roads (France), Route 40 Monterrey–Reynosa (France), Southern Michoacán from Uruapán to the coast (France), Acapulco (France), Baja California, except Tijuana and Tecate (France), Ciudad Acuña (Spain), Ciudad Juárez and surrounding area (Spain), Ciudad Obregón (France), Coahuila, except southern part (New Zealand), Coatzacoalcos (France), Colonias north and north-east of the Zócalo, Mexico City (France), Durango (France), East Nuevo León, bordering Tamaulipas (France), Guanajuato (Spain), Guanajuato, Highway 45 between León and Irapuato (New Zealand), Guanajuato, south-west of Highway 45D (UK), Jalisco, within 50 km of Michoacán border (Canada), Monclova (Spain), Morelos (France), Nayarit (France), Nogales (France), Non-tourist rural areas of Baja California (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Chihuahua (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Coahuila (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Durango (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Sonora (Spain), Northern municipalities of Jalisco (UK), Northern Tamaulipas from San Fernando to US border (Spain), Northern Veracruz bordering Tamaulipas (Spain), Northern Veracruz from Martinez de la Torre (France), Route 150D Puebla–Orizaba (France), Route 190 Oaxaca–Santo Domingo Tehuantepec (France), Route 85 and 83 Monterrey–Ciudad Victoria–Tampico (France), Route 95 Mexico City–Cuernavaca (France), Selva Lacandona (France), South and south-west of Lake Chapala, Jalisco (UK), South-west Jalisco and Los Altos, except Puerto Vallarta (France), South-west Michoacán (France), South-west Tamaulipas (France), Southern Guanajuato state (France), Southern Michoacán south of Morelia (Spain), Strip within 40 km of Guatemalan border, Chiapas (UK), Tepic (New Zealand), Toluca (France), Veracruz city (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution | May 29, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Besondere Vorsicht walten lassen (Sicherheitslage) (regional advisories) | Oct 19, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Vigilance renforcée pour le reste du pays (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Acapulco
Acapulco is a Pacific resort city known for its bay beaches, the cliff divers at La Quebrada and an evening scene along the Costera. It suits travelers who want a busy beach town with late nights.
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Acapulco is a beach city on the Pacific coast of Guerrero, in southern Mexico. It became a resort in the 1950s, when hotels were built around the curve of the bay. Most hotels, restaurants and bars sit along the Costera Miguel Alemán, the avenue that follows the bay. The cliff divers of La Quebrada jump from the rocks above a narrow inlet during scheduled shows. Visitors from Mexico and abroad still come for the beaches, the shows and the nightlife.
Hurricane Otis hit in October 2023 and damaged much of the city, so check current conditions before you book. The dry season, roughly November through April, is the most settled time to visit. Hurricane season runs from June to November. Plan at least three nights, or four or five if you want a day trip or a slower pace.
Acapulco in five
- Read the current advice for Guerrero firstGovernments publish state-by-state advice for Mexico, and Guerrero has drawn some of its strictest wording. Read the US and UK pages the week you book and again before you fly.US advisory for Mexico
- Expect storm repairs along the bayHurricane Otis hit in October 2023, and rebuilding of hotels and shopfronts has been uneven since. Check recent guest photos for any property before you book, not just its listing.
- Sleep on the bay side for a short stayThe Costera Miguel Alemán keeps restaurants, buses and taxis within reach. The Diamante zone near the airport suits resort stays but leaves you reliant on cars.
- Go to La Quebrada for the show, not the viewDivers jump from the cliff at set times. A paid viewing platform or a restaurant terrace keeps your sightline clear; ask your hotel for current show times.
- Fly in rather than driving a coastal loopThe Autopista del Sol from Mexico City takes roughly 4.5 to 5 hours. Between beach towns, flying beats a long road day.Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa
Things to do in Acapulco
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Need to know
- Airport
- Acapulco (ACA), about 25 km from the Costera
- Getting there
- Mexico City by road about 4.5–5 hours, or a short flight
- Getting around
- Taxis, ride apps and local buses along the Costera
- Best base
- Costera bay side for a first stay
- Time needed
- 2–3 days; add one for Taxco
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear1 rainy dayHigh31°Low23°Dry, warmJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh31°Low23°Dry, warmFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- MarchClear1 rainy dayHigh31°Low23°Dry, hotMarchClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- AprilClear0 rainy daysHigh32°Low24°Dry, hotAprilClear
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- MayClear4 rainy daysHigh33°Low26°Humid, rain startsMayClear
Good
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Humid, rain starts
- JuneRain19 rainy daysHigh31°Low26°Rainy seasonJuneRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 317 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy season
- JulyRain18 rainy daysHigh32°Low25°Rainy seasonJulyRain
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 171 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy season
- AugustRain21 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh31°Low25°Rainy seasonAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 315 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy season
- SeptemberRain23 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Storm riskSeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 478 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Storm risk
- OctoberRain19 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Storm riskOctoberRain
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 262 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Storm risk
- NovemberClear6 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°Drier, warmNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drier, warm
- DecemberClear2 rainy daysHigh31°Low23°Dry, holidaysDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 11 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, holidays
Average daily high and low in Acapulco, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Acapulco
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 31°
- Humidity
- 81%
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Acapulco
03:14 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today28°22°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 28°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue28°21°10%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 28°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Wed27°20°95%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 95%.
- Thu27°20°61%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 27°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 61%.
- Fri27°21°59%Friday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 59%.
- Sat27°19°84%Saturday: Rain. High 27°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 84%.
- Sun28°21°55%Sunday: Clear. High 28°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 55%.
Updated 11:35 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 18.81 MXN
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Puerto Marquésabout 20 min by taxiA sheltered bay with calm water and seafood on the sand.
- Pie de la Cuestaabout 30 min by taxiA long beach between ocean and lagoon, known for sunsets.
- Taxcoabout 4 hours by roadSilver-trading hill town; allow a night.Read the guide
Before you go to Acapulco
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Rules for Acapulco, checked
- Entry rules depend on your passport. Check the visa and tourist permit requirements with Mexico's foreign ministry (SRE) before you book.Source
- Declare cash and valuables above the legal limit on the customs form. Check the current limit with the tax authority (SAT) before you fly.Source
- Dial 911 for police, fire or an ambulance in Acapulco and across Mexico.
- Storms can close roads and beaches. Check warnings from the national weather service (SMN) and follow local civil protection instructions.Source
Plan around Acapulco
A calmer Pacific base up the coast
Read the guideTaxcoSilver town in the hills, a long day or a night
Read the guideCentral Pacific CoastPuerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo in one picture
Read the guideCuernavacaA halfway stop on the road from Mexico City
Read the guideInsurance for MexicoWhat to check for storm and cancellation cover
Read the guideAll of MexicoCities, ruins, beaches and entry basics
Read the guideAcapulco FAQ
Is Acapulco safe to visit?
Safety varies by area and changes with time. The US and UK both publish specific advice for Guerrero, so read the current wording before you book, keep to the main tourist areas and use official taxis or ride apps at night.
Is Acapulco still damaged from Hurricane Otis?
Much has reopened, but recovery has been uneven since October 2023. Look for recent guest photos of the exact hotel and ask about pools, restaurants and beach access that may still be closed.
How far is Acapulco from Mexico City?
About 380 km by road, roughly 4.5 to 5 hours on the Autopista del Sol, or a short flight. Long-distance buses run from Mexico City's southern terminal.
When is the best time to go to Acapulco?
November to April, when it is dry and warm. June to October brings rain and Pacific hurricane risk, though rooms are cheaper.
What is La Quebrada?
A cliff where divers plunge into a narrow inlet, with shows at set times. Book a viewing spot or a nearby terrace if you want a clear sightline.