Mexico City weather in August (Mexico DF, Mexico)

Curious about the climate in Mexico City this August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During August, Mexico City usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Mexico City in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 203 mm for the month. Prepare for the heaviest rain of the year this month, which often comes in heavy showers. A poncho is a smart choice to stay dry. Typically around 19 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 176 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Mexico City. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mexico City climate page with graphs.

 

Mexico City, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 203 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 69%  

Sunshine 176 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mexico in August

Find out more about the weather in Mexico and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Mexico City, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Mexico? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Mexico. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.