Sinaloa Weather in August

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

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Mazatlán Los Mochis Culiacán El Fuerte

Are you planning a trip a to Sinaloa, Mexico in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Sinaloa in August

Sinaloa, Mexico is a region in Mexico. August in Sinaloa generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very warm in Mazatlán at 32°C (90°F) to very hot in Los Mochis at 37°C (99°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C (81°F) in Los Mochis and 27°C (81°F) in Mazatlán. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Sinaloa, Mexico. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in Sinaloa, Mexico in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Los Mochis with an average of 105 mm (4.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Mazatlán with 203 mm (8 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Mazatlán sees close to 235 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Sinaloa in August

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Sinaloa

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

Temperature range in Sinaloa (August)

Precipitation variation in Sinaloa (August)

Mazatlán

In August Mazatlán generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
235 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
203 mm (8 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Mazatlán →

Los Mochis

In August Los Mochis generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
37°C (99°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Los Mochis →

Culiacán

In August Culiacán generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°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 »
July
August
September
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Culiacán →

El Fuerte

In August El Fuerte generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in El Fuerte →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sinaloa, in Mexico.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mazatlán 32°C (90°F) 27°C (81°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Los Mochis 37°C (99°F) 27°C (81°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Culiacán 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 194 mm (7.6 in)
El Fuerte 36°C (97°F) 25°C (77°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)

Sinaloa weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Sinaloa, Mexico in August. The popular destination of Mazatlán averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 27°C (81°F) at night during this month.

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

Mazatlán averages a daytime maximum of 32°C (90°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 27°C (81°F).

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

Rainfall in Sinaloa, Mexico peaks during August. Mazatlán averages roughly 203 mm (8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Sinaloa, Mexico?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Sinaloa, Mexico with often poor weather in Mazatlán.

On average, the best time to visit Sinaloa, Mexico is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Mazatlán. The weather in August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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