Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
95°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Cancún
Mexico · North America
Some sun. Very hot, humid afternoons and hurricane risk near peak are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
95°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
85°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, but usually in brief, on-and-off spells. About 20 wet days, more than in most months.
65%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.4 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot days with very humid air.
79%August Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 92° and nights feel near 86°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
45%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
7 mphAugust Light breeze
Sea temperature
85°FAugust sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning84°F
Feels 91°F
Rain34%
Cloud53%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday87°F
Feels 93°F
Rain36%
Cloud55%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon85°F
Feels 91°F
Rain50%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening82°F
Feels 90°F
Rain21%
Cloud54%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83 | 68 | 2.0 | 10 | 9.2 | 77 | 79 |
| Feb | 85 | 69 | 1.3 | 8 | 10.3 | 77 | 78 |
| Mar | 87 | 70 | 1.1 | 7 | 11.3 | 75 | 79 |
| Apr | 90 | 73 | 1.3 | 6 | 11.7 | 76 | 80 |
| May | 92 | 75 | 3.0 | 12 | 11.9 | 79 | 82 |
| Jun | 93 | 76 | 6.5 | 19 | 11.1 | 83 | 83 |
| Jul | 94 | 77 | 3.7 | 17 | 11.9 | 82 | 85 |
| Aug | 95 | 76 | 4.8 | 20 | 11.4 | 82 | 85 |
| Sep | 93 | 76 | 6.6 | 23 | 10.4 | 84 | 85 |
| Oct | 89 | 74 | 7.0 | 20 | 9.9 | 83 | 84 |
| Nov | 86 | 71 | 3.4 | 13 | 10.1 | 79 | 82 |
| Dec | 83 | 69 | 2.2 | 12 | 9.8 | 79 | 80 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 3, 2026
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