Oaxaca de Juárez

Oaxaca Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Oaxaca, Mexico in August.

Thinking about venturing to Oaxaca, Mexico this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Oaxaca in August

Oaxaca, Mexico 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 (77°F) to very warm in Salina Cruz at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Salina Cruz and 13°C (55°F) in San Agustín Etla.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Oaxaca, Mexico, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Oaxaca de Juárez with an average of 149 mm (5.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Arroyo Cruz with 399 mm (16 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Oaxaca de Juárez as an example - it receives around 177 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Oaxaca by month

Best Places to Visit in Oaxaca in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Oaxaca.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Oaxaca

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Oaxaca, Mexico?

Temperature range in Oaxaca (August)

Precipitation variation in Oaxaca (August)

Oaxaca de Juárez

In August Oaxaca de Juárez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
177 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Puerto Escondido

In August Puerto Escondido generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
208 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
282 mm (11 in)
379 mm (15 in)
531 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions

Santa Cruz Huatulco

In August Santa Cruz Huatulco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
210 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
274 mm (11 in)
335 mm (13 in)
521 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions

Zipolite

In August Zipolite generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
208 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
318 mm (13 in)
395 mm (16 in)
629 mm (25 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Tangolunda

In August Tangolunda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
210 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
285 mm (11 in)
345 mm (14 in)
523 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Oaxaca in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oaxaca de Juárez 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Puerto Escondido 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 379 mm (15 in)
Santa Cruz Huatulco 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 335 mm (13 in)
Zipolite 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 395 mm (16 in)
Tangolunda 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 345 mm (14 in)
Puerto Ángel 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 395 mm (16 in)

Oaxaca weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Oaxaca, Mexico in August?

In August, Oaxaca, Mexico generally has pleasant weather conditions. Oaxaca de Juárez sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Oaxaca, Mexico in August?

Oaxaca de Juárez averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

Does Oaxaca, Mexico get a lot of rain in August?

Yes, August tends to be a wetter month in Oaxaca, Mexico. Average rainfall in Oaxaca de Juárez sits around 149 mm (5.9 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Oaxaca, Mexico?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Oaxaca de Juárez, August might be a good time to visit Oaxaca, Mexico.

On average, the best time to visit Oaxaca, Mexico 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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