Weather in August in Yucatán
Planning a journey to Yucatán this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Yucatán in August?
Yucatán is a region in Mexico. August in Yucatán generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very warm in Celestún at 32°C to very hot in Uxmal at 36°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Uxmal and 26°C in Celestún. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Celestún with an average of 46 mm to high rainfall in Valladolid with 108 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Mérida enjoys approximately 250 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Yucatán in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Yucatán climate page.
Where to go in Yucatán in August
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Yucatán?
Mérida
In August Mérida generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Chicxulub
In August Chicxulub generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Izamal
In August Izamal generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Valladolid
In August Valladolid generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Progreso
In August Progreso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Yucatán?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Mérida, August may not be the ideal time to visit Yucatán.
On average, the best time to visit Yucatán is in January, February and December with generally perfect weather in Mérida. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.
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