Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Mexico City in August
Little changes in Mexico City from July: highs stay near 73°F (23°C), lows near 53°F (12°C), and about 6.0 in (153 mm) of rain falls.
Its comfort score of 72/100 is still Good, though it ranks 10th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 6.0 in (153 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 40 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What August feels like
Highs settle around 73°F (23°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights cool to an average low of 53°F (12°C).
Expect regular rain: about 6.0 in (153 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around August
August is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are November – April.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, July – September.
- Comfort holds steady from July (71 → 72/100).
- Our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends Oct – Apr, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes73°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mexico City in August
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Museo Nacional de Antropología
Major museum of pre-Hispanic Mexico, home to the Aztec Sun Stone.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 6.0 in of rain.
Contramar
Lunch institution in Roma Norte for tuna tostadas and red-and-green pescado a la talla.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 6.0 in of rain.
Teotihuacan
Ancient city with the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon along the Avenue of the Dead, an hour north.
El Califa de León
Tiny San Rafael taco counter with a Michelin star for its gaonera steak taco.
Why now Easy to slot in when August's rain moves in.
Xochimilco
Canal network where you hire a painted trajinera boat with mariachis drifting by.
Nearby in August
- Puebla in August~66 mi · highs 74°F, 6.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Oaxaca in August~227 mi · highs 76°F, 6.7 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Guadalajara in August~287 mi · highs 79°F, 6.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,627 m to Mexico City's ~2,228 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mexico City in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Mexico City?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 72/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are November – April. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 6.0 in (153 mm) of rain. Our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends Oct – Apr, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Mexico City in August?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in August?
Yes: about 6.0 in (153 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.2 in (792 mm).
What should I pack for Mexico City in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (73°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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