August · Mexico
Best time to visit Mexico City in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mexico City in August
Average temperature 16°C, 162 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 162 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Mexico City scores 7.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 162 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mexico City layers Aztec ruins, colonial churches, and modern museums across a highland basin.
August holds up well in Mexico City — 12th best month
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
162 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.1/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, 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, March is materially better in Mexico City — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mexico City in August?
- In August, Mexico City averages 16°C, 162 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Mexico City?
- August earns a 7.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mexico City in August?
- Expect about 162 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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