August · Mexico
Best time to visit Guanajuato in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Guanajuato in August
Average temperature 20°C, 142 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 142 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Guanajuato scores 7.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 20°C, 142 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Guanajuato's candy-coloured houses, tunnels and mummy museum fill a ravine in Mexico's silver country.
August in Guanajuato — reliably good (12th best month)
At 20°C (68°F) this is comfortable city weather in August, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
142 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Guanajuato — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Guanajuato in August?
- In August, Guanajuato averages 20°C, 142 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Guanajuato?
- August earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Guanajuato in August?
- Expect about 142 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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