Hottest (avg)
#6 / 12
Sits around the middle of the year.
August in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Mexico City.
Wettest (avg)
#2 / 12
Among the wetter months.
Daylight Hours
#4 / 12
Around the yearly average.
Windiest (avg)
#11 / 12
Usually calmer than most months.
Highest UV
#4 / 12
Near the middle of the yearly UV range.
Most Humid
#2 / 12
Humidity sits on the higher side.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for August.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
12.8 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 10
- Typical sun hours
- 06:16 - 19:02
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 26 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 77%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
78%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through August in Mexico City. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range
Day 15 selected for August. Temperature 22.0°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in August
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in August.
Rain High impact
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 40% of days (12.5 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
12.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~40% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~25mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~12 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 39% of days (12.2 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
12.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~39% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~25mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~12 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 22% of days (6.9 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
6.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~22% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~30mm (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy rain is possible on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
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Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 2.8 days/month in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.8 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~31mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~49mm (P95)
Why this matters
Very heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 92% of days (28.4 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
28.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~92% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~19mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~28 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 81% of days (25.2 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
25.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~81% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~25 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 80% of days (24.9 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
24.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~80% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~25 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 64% of days (20.0 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
20.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~64% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~20 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 52% of days (16.0 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
16.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~52% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~16 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 40% of days (12.3 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
12.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~40% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~89% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~12 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 19% of days (6.0 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
6.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~19% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~6 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 9% of days (2.7 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~9% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~49km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~3 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Visibility Minor
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~95% (P95)
Why this matters
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Other Minor
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~95 (P95)
Why this matters
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is August a good time to visit Mexico City?
Typical August days in Mexico City reach highs of 22°C (72°F) with nights around 12°C (54°F). It usually feels mild by day and cool after dark. It is among the wetter months, so it is wise to have some indoor backup plans or flexible activities.
What are temperatures like in August?
In August, you can usually expect highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows near 12°C (54°F). That means mild days and cool nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in August?
Rainfall in August averages 184 mm (7.2 in) across roughly 26 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in August?
You can expect about 13 hours of daylight in August. Sunrise is typically around 06:16 and sunset near 19:02. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in August?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 10), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in August?
In August, average wind speeds are around 6 km/h (4 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 39 km/h (24 mph). On the ground, it is a gentle to moderate breeze is common, but stronger winds are not frequent.