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Mexico City in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Mexico City in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Mexico City, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Mexico City in August 2024

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Mexico City in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and about 0 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 20 rainy days and 195 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
195 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mexico City has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Mexico City in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Mexico City for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +79°F during the day to a minimum of +54°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +77°F.

Is Mexico City warm or cold in August?

Mexico City is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +73°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +55°F to +55°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Mexico City:

Climate in Mexico City in August

Mexico City weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+73°F+73°F+72°F
Min. temperature
+46°F+46°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+81°F+81°F
Rainfall
220 mm195 mm158 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
66%66%68%
Air pressure
1022 HPa1022 HPa1021 HPa
Sunny days
001
Cloudy days
101112
Rainy days
212017
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +73°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 220 mm to 195 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 66%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Mexico City in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Mexico City is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Mexico City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 97%, leading to total precipitation of around 299 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Mexico City, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Mexico City wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 220 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 16 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Mexico City?

This is the weather in Mexico City in August 2023:
1 August
🌧️
+71°F
2 August
🌧️
+75°F
3 August
🌧️
+78°F
4 August
🌧️
+78°F
5 August
☀️
+77°F
6 August
☁️
+78°F
7 August
☁️
+77°F
8 August
🌧️
+73°F
9 August
🌧️
+74°F
10 August
🌧️
+76°F
11 August
☁️
+78°F
12 August
🌧️
+75°F
13 August
🌧️
+76°F
14 August
🌧️
+72°F
15 August
🌧️
+73°F
16 August
🌧️
+71°F
17 August
☁️
+77°F
18 August
🌧️
+74°F
19 August
🌧️
+71°F
20 August
🌧️
+71°F
21 August
🌧️
+71°F
22 August
🌧️
+77°F
23 August
🌧️
+74°F
24 August
🌧️
+76°F
25 August
☁️
+77°F
26 August
☁️
+75°F
27 August
🌧️
+75°F
28 August
🌧️
+75°F
29 August
🌧️
+75°F
30 August
🌧️
+75°F
31 August
☁️
+77°F
In August 2023 Mexico City had 1 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 23 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Mexico City climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Mexico City in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+73°F) and the highest in 2019 (+78°F). The driest year was 1982 with only 112 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2006 with 399 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mexico City in August:

Is August a good time to visit Mexico City?

August is a really good time to go to Mexico City. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Mexico City.

Can you sunbathe in Mexico City in August?

August is warm in Mexico City. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Mexico City rainy in August?

Mexico City is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Mexico City in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Mexico City in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Mexico

Check out the weather for other cities in Mexico.

Monthly weather in Mexico City

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mexico City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.