Backpacking Potential
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Seasonality
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Puerto Escondido?
The best time to visit Puerto Escondido for backpacking is January, November, December, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
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Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Puerto Escondido due to better weather and lower costs.
→ See where to stay in Puerto EscondidoBackpacking conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Puerto Escondido
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 3 |
February | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 1 |
March | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 1 |
April | 35Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 30° | 10 |
May | 35Poor Hot temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 30° | 110 |
June | 43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 29° | 270 |
July | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 29° | 284 |
August | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 5Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 29° | 278 |
September | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 278 |
October | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 28° | 193 |
November | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 23 |
December | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 3 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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