Weather in August in Oaxaca
Considering a trip to Oaxaca this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Oaxaca in August?
Oaxaca is a region in Mexico. August in Oaxaca generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in San Agustín Etla at 25°C to very warm in Salina Cruz at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Salina Cruz and 13°C in San Agustín Etla.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Oaxaca de Juárez with an average of 149 mm to heavy rainfall in Arroyo Cruz with 399 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 177 hours of sunlight expected in Oaxaca de Juárez. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Oaxaca for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Oaxaca climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Oaxaca?
Oaxaca de Juárez
In August Oaxaca de Juárez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Puerto Escondido
In August Puerto Escondido generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Santa Cruz Huatulco
In August Santa Cruz Huatulco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Zipolite
In August Zipolite generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tangolunda
In August Tangolunda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Oaxaca?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Oaxaca de Juárez, August might be a good time to visit Oaxaca.
On average, the best time to visit Oaxaca is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Oaxaca de Juárez. The weather in June and September, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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