Our Lady of Solitude Cathedral, Acapulco

Church Main Catholic cathedral in Acapulco, Guerrero

Acapulco’s main cathedral on the central plaza, a colonial‑era church used for Mass and city festivals; visitors pair a visit with the nearby beaches and markets.

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Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad is the principal Roman Catholic church of Acapulco and serves as the cathedral for the city. It is the seat of the local Catholic diocese and the focal point for major liturgical celebrations in Acapulco.

The cathedral functions as the city’s main parish church and hosts regular masses, diocesan ceremonies and civic-religious events tied to local festivals. Its central plaza location makes it a common stop for visitors exploring Acapulco’s historic core.

The church originated as the principal parish in Acapulco and later took on the administrative and liturgical roles associated with a cathedral when the ecclesiastical territory was organized. It has been adapted and maintained to serve both parish and diocesan functions.

The cathedral sits in downtown Acapulco in the state of Guerrero, Mexico, close to the port and the city’s main plaza and commercial streets.

  • Central location: Located on a central square in Acapulco's historic district, it is easy to combine a visit with other downtown attractions and the main port area.
Our Lady of Solitude Cathedral, Acapulco
16.8491, -99.9090

Best Time to Visit Our Lady of Solitude Cathedral, Acapulco #

Visit during the dry season (November-April) for the most comfortable weather and lowest chance of heavy rain.

Dry season (Best)
November-April · 24-30°C
Warm, sunny and relatively dry-ideal for visiting the cathedral and enjoying Acapulco's waterfront.
Wet season
May-October · 25-32°C
Hotter, more humid with frequent heavy showers and thunderstorms; hurricane season peaks late summer into autumn.

Weather & Climate near Our Lady of Solitude Cathedral, Acapulco #

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1246 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.5h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 30°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

June

June is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (254 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 32°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

254 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (237 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

237 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (283 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

283 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (290 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

290 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

November

November is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.0h daylight

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