Playa Zipolite
Playa Zipolite is an officially designated clothing-optional beach 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 del amor (0.7 km (0.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa Zipolite
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: 15.66221, -96.51591 · 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 Zipolite
- 1Playa del amor nude beach · OaxacaCustomarySea 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 Zipolite clothing optional?
Playa Zipolite is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Excélsior (9 Jan 2026): Celebran la naturaleza y el cuerpo humano en Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Mexico before you go.
When is the best time to visit Playa Zipolite?
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 Zipolite?
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 Zipolite?
The closest are Playa del amor (0.7 km (0.4 mi)) and Hotel Nude (0.7 km (0.4 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Excélsior (9 Jan 2026): Celebran la naturaleza y el cuerpo humano en Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q35434309 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.