Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico in August
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 149mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
149mm
Sun
7h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
64
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 149mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Compare Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August33°C average high
August is one of Cancun's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsApril to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August149mm average rain
August sits near Cancun's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August7 hours average sun
August sits close to Cancun's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMarch to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August29°C average sea
August is one of Cancun's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August64 weather score
August scores below Cancun's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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