August · Mexico
Best time to visit Puerto Escondido in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Escondido in August
Average temperature 25°C, 134 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 134 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Puerto Escondido scores 7.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 134 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Escondido's Zicatela beach and Mexican Pipeline surf make it Oaxaca's Pacific coast capital.
August holds up well in Puerto Escondido — 9th best month
August averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Monthly rainfall reaches 134 mm — wet for this destination — but about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in August?
- In August, Puerto Escondido averages 25°C, 134 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Puerto Escondido?
- August earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puerto Escondido in August?
- Expect about 134 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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