Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Puebla in August
Little changes in Puebla from July: highs stay near 74°F (23°C), lows near 52°F (11°C), and about 6.3 in (159 mm) of rain falls.
Its comfort score of 74/100 is still Good, though it ranks 11th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 74°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 52°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 6.3 in (159 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What August feels like
Highs settle around 74°F (23°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Expect regular rain: about 6.3 in (159 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 (76 → 74/100).
- Our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends Oct – Apr, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes74°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 52°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Puebla in August
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
La Pasita
Tiny bar since 1916 pouring its signature raisin liqueur shot.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 6.3 in of rain.
Catedral de Puebla
16th–17th-century cathedral with Mexico's tallest bell towers on the zócalo.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 6.3 in of rain.
Museo Amparo
Pre-Hispanic and colonial art museum with a rooftop terrace over the domes.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in August.
Fonda de Santa Clara
Longtime Puebla restaurant for mole poblano and seasonal chiles en nogada.
Why now Easy to slot in when August's rain moves in.
El Mural de los Poblanos
Courtyard restaurant serving regional Puebla dishes beneath a large mural.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter August days.
Nearby in August
- Mexico City in August~66 mi · highs 73°F, 6.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Oaxaca in August~167 mi · highs 76°F, 6.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Puebla in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Puebla?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 74/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are November – April. Expect highs of 74°F (23°C) and 6.3 in (159 mm) of rain. Our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends Oct – Apr, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Puebla in August?
Average highs are 74°F (23°C) and average lows 52°F (11°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Puebla in August?
Yes: about 6.3 in (159 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 34.6 in (878 mm).
What should I pack for Puebla in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (74°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 52°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Puebla in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.