Mexico weather in August
What is the weather like in Mexico in August?
The weather conditions in Mexico in August range from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During August in Mexico, the average maximum temperature ranges from pleasant in Pachuca de Soto with 21°C (69°F) to very high in Hermosillo with 39°C (101°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (78°F) in Hermosillo and 9°C (47°F) in Pachuca de Soto. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Mexico. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation in August ranges from almost no in Tijuana with an average of 1mm (0inch) rainfall to heavy in Veracruz with 352mm (14inch).
It is also generally a
sunny
period with an average of 220 hours of sunshine in Playa del Carmen during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Mexico.
Where to go in Mexico in August





Popular destinations in Mexico
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Mexico?
Average weather in Playa del Carmen
In August Playa del Carmen generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Mexico City
In August Mexico City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Puerto Peñasco
In August Puerto Peñasco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Cancún
In August Cancún generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Puerto Vallarta
In August Puerto Vallarta generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to go to Mexico?
In our opinion August is a good time to visit Mexico with commonly tolerable weather in Playa del Carmen.
On average the best time to visit Mexico is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Playa del Carmen.
The worst month is October that can have poor weather conditions.
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