Apoderado i
Coastal town · Sinaloa

Apoderado

Rosario · Mexico

Now
23°
Sea temperature
31°
Local time
07:17 PM
Population
1.9K
Elevation
21 m
Best time to go
Dec–Mar
Go score 97/100
Sea temperature
30°
August
Main airport
MZT
45 km
Time zone
UTC-7
America/Mazatlan
At a glance

Apoderado lies in Sinaloa, Mexico. By our climate data, the best time to visit is December–March. The warmest month is June, with average highs of 35°C (95°F); the sea is warmest in August at about 30°C (86°F).

The best months to visit are December–March.

The sea is warmest in August, at about 30°C (86°F).

Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): January–December.

June is the hottest month, with highs around 35°C (95°F).

February is the coldest month, with lows around 13°C (55°F).

The wettest month is July, with rain on about 14 days.

May is the sunniest month, with about 9.1 hours of sunshine a day.

In October, it’s warmer here than in 95% of places in Mexico.

Weather

16-day forecast

Apoderado weather forecast
23°
Dense drizzle
Feels like
28°
Humidity
97%
Wind
6 km/h NE
Gusts
17 km/h
Cloud cover
100%
Pressure
1012 hPa
UV index
0 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset
06:06 / 17:28

Next 48 hours

24° 19 93% 23° 22 89% 22° 01 90% 22° 04 86% 22° 07 82% 24° 10 87% 25° 13 82% 24° 16 88% 23° 19 80% 23° 22 40% 22° 01 22% 21° 04 24% 22° 07 28° 10 30° 13 28° 16
Today
Oct 28
Rain showers
26°23°
100% 23 mm 10 NE
Tomorrow
Oct 29
Heavy showers
25°22°
90% 35 mm 9 E
Fri
Oct 30
Light drizzle
30°21°
24% 0.9 mm 11 NW
Sat
Oct 31
Mainly clear
31°21°
0% 12 NW
Sun
Nov 1
Mainly clear
31°22°
0% 13 NW
Mon
Nov 2
Overcast
31°22°
0% 13 NW
Tue
Nov 3
Mainly clear
30°22°
4% 7 NW
Wed
Nov 4
Overcast
29°20°
2% 6 NW
Thu
Nov 5
Clear sky
29°20°
4% 7 NW
Fri
Nov 6
Overcast
29°19°
4% 9 N
Sat
Nov 7
Overcast
29°20°
6% 8 N
Sun
Nov 8
Overcast
29°20°
4% 9 N
Mon
Nov 9
Partly cloudy
29°19°
2% 7 NW
Tue
Nov 10
Clear sky
29°19°
0% 6 NW
Wed
Nov 11
Clear sky
30°20°
2% 9 NW
Thu
Nov 12
Overcast
29°21°
6% 8 W
European AQI33Fair
PM2.53
PM103.9
NO₂1.7
O₃86
Pollen

Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.

Updated: About this data: Forecasts & outlooks

Climate

Best time to visit Apoderado

Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goDecember–March
10°18°25°33°40° 0125250 mm Jan · 25 mmFeb · 7 mmMar · 2 mmApr · 1 mmMay · 2 mmJun · 49 mmJul · 242 mmAug · 241 mmSep · 214 mmOct · 80 mmNov · 34 mmDec · 22 mm 29°30°32°33°35°35°34°34°33°34°32°30° 13°13°13°15°18°23°24°23°23°22°18°15° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Sea temperature Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

ClimateJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high29°30°32°33°35°35°34°34°33°34°32°30°
Average low13°13°13°15°18°23°24°23°23°22°18°15°
Sea temperature24°23°23°23°26°28°29°30°30°30°28°25°
Rainfall (mm)25721249242241214803422
Rain days210005141413512
Sunshine per day (h)6.67.588.49.18.36.97.16.57.67.46.1
Daylight (h)10.911.41212.713.213.513.412.912.211.61110.7
Humidity (%)777678777676787981797575
Wind (km/h)99101010101099999
Go score969792837569555761768895

The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.

Download climate data (CSV)

Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals

Activities

What to do in Apoderado, month by month

When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.

Rainy season: July–September Dry season: October–June (Based on average monthly rainfall)

What to do in Apoderado, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Beach & swimming FairFairFairFairGoodGoodPoorPoorPoorGoodGoodGood
Sightseeing & city walks FairFairFairPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairFair
Diving & snorkelling FairFairFairFairGoodGoodPoorPoorFairGoodGoodGood
Photography & sunsets FairGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodFairFairFairGoodGoodFair

Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.

How each activity is rated
  • Beach & swimming — Good: sea ≥ 24 °C, highs ≥ 26 °C and at most 6 rain days (or under 40 mm of rain in the month). Fair: sea ≥ 21 °C, highs ≥ 23 °C and at most 10 rain days (or under 80 mm).
  • Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
  • Diving & snorkelling — Good: sea ≥ 25 °C in a dry spell. Fair: ≥ 22 °C, or ≥ 20 °C near known dive sites.
  • Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.

Rainy season in Mexico: June–September · Wettest month: September Month by month

Hurricane season

Hurricane season in Apoderado

How often tropical storms come close, by month — long-term averages, not a forecast.

moderate
PeakSeptember–October
Quietest monthsDecember–May
Hurricanes within 200 km per decade2.3
Storm days within 300 km per year1.4
00.10.20.30.40.5 Jan · 0 Feb · 0 Mar · 0 Apr · 0 May · 0 Jun · 0.09 Jul · 0.03 Aug · 0.23 Sep · 0.49 0.29 Oct · 0.49 2 Nov · 0.06 Dec · 0 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Storm days within 300 km (per year) 1.2Hurricanes within 200 km (per decade)

Averages of 1991–2025 · Everything here is a long-term average, not a forecast. For storms that are active now, follow the official warning centre: National Hurricane Center (USA) (nhc.noaa.gov) · Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (México) (smn.conagua.gob.mx)

Mexico’s Pacific coast: month by month
Tourist density

Apoderado: tourist crowds by month

How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.

Tourist density
Low
Busiest months
December–March
Quietest months
July–August
Very quietQuietModerateBusyVery busy

Best value months

Good weather, fewer visitors, usually lower prices.

June and September

  • Jun69
  • Sep61

An estimate: months with a go score of 60 or more and below-average tourist numbers.

Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices

Sea

Apoderado: sea water temperature

Water temperature details
Water temperature today
31°C (88°F)
How it feels: very warm

Wave height: 1 m

Swimming season

January–December

Wed31°
Thu31°
Fri30°
Sat30°
Sun30°
Mon31°
Tue31°

Average sea temperature by month

21°C 24° Jan 23° Feb 23° Mar 23° Apr 26° May 28° Jun 29° Jul 30° Aug 30° Sep 30° Oct 28° Nov 25° Dec

About this data: Sea temperature

Nearby beaches & coastal towns

Landmarks nearby

Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.

Things to do in Apoderado

No data for this location.

Practical

Apoderado: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.

Power plugs
AB
Voltage
127 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Drive on the right
Currency

Mexican Peso

MXN · $

1 USD ≈ 18.6 MXN

Languages
Spanish
Calling code
+52
Emergency numbers
Safety & travel advice
Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the countryUK travel advice · Oct 20, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • Meal, casual restaurantMX$255≈ $14.00
  • CappuccinoMX$63.00≈ $3.40
  • Beer (0.5 l)MX$91.00≈ $4.90
  • Bottled water (1.5 l)MX$28.00≈ $1.50
  • Taxi, 5 kmMX$180≈ $9.70
  • Public transport ticketMX$34.00≈ $1.80
  • Mid-range hotel, per nightMX$2,100≈ $115

Estimated from Mexico’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 59% of US levels.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Nov 16Revolution Day
  • Dec 25Christmas Day
  • Jan 1New Year's Day
  • Feb 1Constitution Day
Sun & daylight
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
17:28
Daylight today
11.6 h
Local time in Apoderado
Earthquake history

No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.

Map

How to get to Apoderado

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Apoderado

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

Hotels in Apoderado
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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Apoderado?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Apoderado is December–March.

What is the weather like in Apoderado in October?

In October, Apoderado averages a high of 34°C (93°F) and a low of 22°C (71°F), with 80 mm of rain on about 5 days.

How warm is the sea in Apoderado?

The sea is warmest in August (about 30°C (86°F)). Swimming season: January–December.

What is the rainiest month in Apoderado?

July, with rain on about 14 days.

What is the nearest airport to Apoderado?

General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT), about 45 km away.

What power plugs are used in Mexico?

Plug types A, B, at 127 V.

What currency is used in Mexico?

Mexican Peso (MXN).

What is the emergency number in Mexico?

911.

When is Apoderado most crowded?

The busiest months are December–March.

When is Apoderado least crowded?

The quietest months are July–August.

What time zone is Apoderado in?

America/Mazatlan (UTC-7).

What is the population of Apoderado?

About 1,923.