Playa del amor
Playa del amor is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Oaxaca, Mexico. The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C (86°F) and coolest in January (28°C (82°F)). Average air temperatures peak in May at 30°C (85°F), and the best time to visit is all year. There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Playa Zipolite (0.7 km (0.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa del amor
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 3 mm |
| February (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 2 mm |
| March (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 4 mm |
| April (best) | 29°C | 29°C | 8 mm |
| May (best) | 30°C | 30°C | 57 mm |
| June (best) | 29°C | 30°C | 235 mm |
| July (best) | 30°C | 30°C | 174 mm |
| August (best) | 29°C | 30°C | 222 mm |
| September (best) | 29°C | 30°C | 229 mm |
| October (best) | 29°C | 29°C | 121 mm |
| November (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 16 mm |
| December (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 4 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 15.66001, -96.50938 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Mexico?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Playa del amor
- 1Playa Zipolite nude beach · OaxacaOfficialSea 30°C in August
- 2Hotel Nude clothing-optional hotel · Oaxaca · best November to MayClothing optional
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa del amor clothing optional?
Playa del amor is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Mexico before you go.
When is the best time to visit Playa del amor?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 30°C (85°F) and January 27°C (81°F).
How warm is the water at Playa del amor?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 28°C (82°F) to 30°C (86°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Playa del amor?
The closest are Playa Zipolite (0.7 km (0.4 mi)) and Hotel Nude (1.4 km (0.9 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.