The weather in August in Zihuatanejo

It's hot in August in Zihuatanejo with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 27°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Zihuatanejo. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 Zihuatanejo, 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 36°C in 2014, Zihuatanejo reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 23°C to a highest value of 30°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 232 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Zihuatanejo

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

August weather comparison

  Zihuatanejo New York
Average temperature 33°C 30°C
Max. temperature 34°C 31°C
Min. temperature 26°C -5°C
Total precipitation 232 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 20 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Zihuatanejo with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 27°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 34°C, with nights around 27°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 Zihuatanejo is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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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 Zihuatanejo, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Zihuatanejo

Temperature in August in Zihuatanejo over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Zihuatanejo, 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 Zihuatanejo

Total precipitation in August in Zihuatanejo over the years

Daily UV index in August in Zihuatanejo

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Zihuatanejo, 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 Zihuatanejo by month

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