August verdict

Mexico in August

Weather score54Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 183mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

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August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

30°C

Rain

183mm

Sun

6.6h

Sea

9°C

Weather score

54

Mixed

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Wet

Rainfall averages 183mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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August30°C average high

August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsApril to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August183mm average rain

August is one of Mexico's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August6.6 hours average sun

August sits close to Mexico's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsFebruary to July and November

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August9°C average sea

August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaMay to July

Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August54 weather score

August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsFebruary to May and November

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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