Tulum weather in August (Quintana Roo, Mexico)

What should you pack for a trip to Tulum in August? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Tulum typically brings very high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 31°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 26°C. Often, it stands out as the year's warmest month. With this in mind, cool breathable fabrics will make navigating the heat much more bearable. Always be ready to embrace the warmth while staying cool and protected.

Precipitation

Tulum in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, April, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tulum, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Playa del Carmen, Mexico (61 KM, 38 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Tulum.

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