The weather in August in Cancún

It's hot in August in Cancún with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.

August is a good month to be in Cancún for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Cancún, Mexico. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2019, Cancún reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 90 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in August for Cancún

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cancún. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Cancún New York
Average temperature 33°C 30°C
Max. temperature 33°C 31°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 90 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 12 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Cancún with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Cancún is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Cancún, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Cancún

Temperature in August in Cancún over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Cancún, Mexico. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Cancún

Total precipitation in August in Cancún over the years

Daily UV index in August in Cancún

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Cancún, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Cancún by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cancún. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.