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 very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 32°C in Celestún to 36°C in Uxmal. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Uxmal and 26°C in Celestún. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
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
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 250 hours of sunshine in Mérida. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.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.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Yucatán?
Mérida
In August Mérida generally has very 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.
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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.
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Izamal
In August Izamal generally has very 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.
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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.
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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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