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Weather in August in Mexico

Planning a journey to Mexico this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Mexico in August?

Mexico offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Toluca at 21°C and very hot in Mexicali at 42°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Mexicali and 9°C in Toluca. In Mexico, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Tijuana with an average of 0.6 mm to heavy rainfall in Tlayacapan with 458 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 220 hours of sunshine in Playa del Carmen. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mexico in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mexico climate page.

Where to go in Mexico in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Mexico on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Mexico?

Playa del Carmen

In August Playa del Carmen generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Playa del Carmen
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<<   July July
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31°C 
26°C 
220 hours 
98 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
26°C 
220 hours 
122 mm 
13 days 
31°C 
26°C 
202 hours 
195 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Playa del Carmen

Mexico City

In August Mexico City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Mexico City
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<<   July July
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23°C 
12°C 
176 hours 
201 mm 
20 days 
23°C 
12°C 
176 hours 
203 mm 
19 days 
23°C 
12°C 
150 hours 
201 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Mexico City

Puerto Peñasco

In August Puerto Peñasco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Puerto Peñasco
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<<   July July
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34°C 
29°C 
2.4 mm 
3 days 
35°C 
30°C 
7.4 mm 
3 days 
34°C 
28°C 
9.3 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Puerto Peñasco

Cancún

In August Cancún generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Cancún
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<<   July July
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31°C 
27°C 
90 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
27°C 
116 mm 
13 days 
30°C 
26°C 
192 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Cancún

Puerto Vallarta

In August Puerto Vallarta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Puerto Vallarta
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<<   July July
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30°C 
23°C 
285 mm 
19 days 
poor 
30°C 
23°C 
350 mm 
18 days 
poor 
29°C 
23°C 
357 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Puerto Vallarta

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Is August the best time to visit Mexico?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Mexico with overall tolerable weather in Playa del Carmen. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Playa del Carmen. On the other hand, the month of October tends to have poor weather conditions.

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