August · Mexico
Best time to visit Monte Albán in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Monte Albán in August
Average temperature 18°C, 194 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 194 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Monte Albán scores 6.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 194 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Monte Albán crowns a ridge above Oaxaca with Zapotec plazas, tombs, and panoramic valley views. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
August in Monte Albán — middling scores, decent value
August averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 194 mm — wet for this destination — but about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? March scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Monte Albán in August?
- In August, Monte Albán averages 18°C, 194 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Monte Albán?
- August earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Monte Albán in August?
- Expect about 194 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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