Punta Mita Weather and Water by Month

Costa · Local guide to the Mexican Pacific coast · Updated October 2026

Punta Mita has a dry season from about November to April and a wetter season in summer, with the warmest water, around 28 degrees Celsius, in July to October. Water is about 22 to 23 C in January to April, and September and October are the main months for tropical storm risk. The calendar below pairs each period with water, swell and what to do.

By month

Month	Water	Swell	Notes
January	About 23 C	Northwest, about 3 ft	Whales in the bay, calm mornings
February	About 23 C	Northwest, about 3 ft	Whales, dry and clear, golf season
March	About 23 C	Northwest to southwest, 3 to 4 ft	Whales until late March, Banderas Bay Regatta
April	About 23 C	3 to 4 ft	Dry, clear, good for boats and snorkeling
May	About 25 C	About 4 ft	Warming, quieter weeks
June	About 25 C	About 4 ft	Start of the wetter season
July	About 28 C	About 5 ft	Warm water, wetter weather
August	About 28 C	About 5 ft	Warm water, wetter weather
September	About 28 C	4 to 5 ft	Hurricane season, flexible dates
October	About 28 C	4 to 5 ft	Warmest water, hurricane season
November	About 26 C	3 to 4 ft	Dry season returns, events begin
December	About 26 C	3 to 4 ft	Whales begin, holiday events

Reading the table

Water and swell come from regional surf data and local guides. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons in any month. Winter and spring offer the calmest, cleanest conditions for swimming and boats, while summer brings bigger swell and warmer water.

For snorkeling and boat days, the dry months from November to April are the most reliable. Summer boat days can be interrupted by rain, storms and swell, so build in flexibility.

What to pack

Light layers for cool winter mornings and evenings by the water.
Reef-safe sun protection, since the Marietas Islands allow only biodegradable sunscreen.
A rain layer for summer.
A springsuit if you plan to surf in winter.

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Questions people ask

What is the weather like in Punta Mita in January?

Dry and clear, with water about 23 C and whales in the bay.

What is the weather like in Punta Mita in July?

Warm water, about 28 C, with wetter weather and bigger swell.

When is the rainy season?

Summer, with the wetter months running through the hurricane season in September and October.

How warm is the ocean in Punta Mita?

About 22 to 23 C in winter and about 28 C in summer.

Is it good for swimming in December?

Yes. Water is about 26 C and the dry season is returning.

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Sources: Costa: Punta Mita water conditions by season · Costa: Punta Mita season calendar 2026-27 · Costa: Swimming in Punta Mita beach by beach. Details as published and checked in October 2026; dates, seasons and conditions can change.