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Santa Elena weather in August (Yucatán, Mexico)

What is the weather forecast for Santa Elena in August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Santa Elena generally includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 36°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 24°C. Note that these temperatures are average, but some days may be hotter. Dress in cool, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable in the heat.

Precipitation

Santa Elena in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 250 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Elena. January, February and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Elena climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Elena, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 36°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 94 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 250 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Mérida, Mexico (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Where to go in Mexico in August

Find out more about the weather in Mexico and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Camping
8/10

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