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Ixtapa, JALMexico
City Overview of Ixtapa, JAL
Ixtapa, JAL offers a comfortable, mid-sized city experience for expats seeking a relaxed lifestyle with solid amenities. Daily life here is generally secure, supported by accessible healthcare and functional public transport. While it provides a pleasant, well-serviced environment, those seeking a deeply immersive, non-touristy Mexican experience might find its established resort-adjacent character a subtle trade-
Ixtapa, located on Mexico's Pacific coast in Guerrero (near Jalisco border), has a Tropical Monsoon climate (Köppen Am) with hot, humid conditions year-round and a distinct wet season. Summer temperatures average around 33°C with heavy rainfall from June to October, while winter remains warm at 31°C with minimal rain, making it ideal for beach tourism during the dry months.
Summer Average
33°C
Winter Average
31°C
Climate Type
Tropical Monsoon
Rainy Days
110
Sunny Days
255
Humidity
78%
Spring
March - May
30-34°C
Spring is hot and increasingly humid with rising temperatures peaking in May; rainfall begins to increase toward late spring as the wet season approaches.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
32-34°C
Summer is the peak of the wet season with daily high temperatures around 33–34°C, frequent thunderstorms, and heavy monthly rainfall averaging 172 mm.
Very High rainfall
Autumn
September - November
30-33°C
Autumn starts with continued heavy rainfall in September, then gradually transitions to drier conditions by November as the wet season ends and temperatures remain warm.
High rainfall
Winter
December - February
28-32°C
Winter is the dry season with comfortable highs of 30–32°C, low rainfall (about 13 mm/month), and plenty of sunshine, making it the most popular time for visitors.
Low rainfall
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Air Quality
Ixtapa, JAL
Advantages
Ixtapa, JAL
Abundant parks and green spaces
Strong educational infrastructure
Affordable cost of living
Close-knit community atmosphere
Growing local business opportunities
Disadvantages
Ixtapa, JAL
Limited higher education options
No coworking spaces available
Few professional job opportunities
Minimal nightlife and entertainment
Limited cultural attractions
Safety & Security in Ixtapa, JAL
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
55
/100
Mexico Avg
55
North America Avg
57
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
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Ixtapa, JAL
Mexico Average
No city-specific data available — showing Mexico country averages instead.
Safety Index
0510
Low
Safety from Crime
0510
Concerning
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Low
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Concerning
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Concerning
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 78/100
No data for Ixtapa, JAL — showing hazard indicators from nearby Tepic (~93 km).
