Puerto Escondido in January
Great time to visit
Peak season pricing meets perfect weather conditions. The crowds are worth it for these ideal beach days, but expect to pay premium rates for everything from hotels to fish tacos.
Weather
January brings the perfect Puerto Escondido weather - hot, dry days with cooling Pacific breezes. Humidity stays manageable around 70%, and you'll see maybe one or two light rain showers all month. Temperatures feel just right for beach days and sunset surf sessions.
30°C high22°C low2 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$85/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes)
- •Fiesta de San Sebastián
January Tips
- •Book accommodations at least 2 months ahead - January is peak season
- •Morning surf sessions at Zicatela are less crowded than afternoons
- •Pack light layers for cool evenings
All Months
Puerto Escondido's dry season runs November through May, and that's when you want to be here. December through February brings the biggest waves — perfect for experienced surfers but maybe too intense for swimming. March and April offer the sweet spot: smaller waves, less rain, and temperatures in the low 80s. May gets hot and humid before the rains start. The wet season from June to October sees daily afternoon downpours and rough seas. But here's a secret — September and October have the lowest prices and fewer crowds if you don't mind dodging some rain. Just avoid hurricane season peaks in August and September. The town practically shuts down during major storms.
Puerto Escondido Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
7/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
9/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
4/10
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