Yucatán weather in August
August is one of the least pleasant months in Yucatán: highs of 32°C (89°F) and about 152 mm (6.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 24°C (75°F) and cloud cover 56% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with July, it is about as warm and wetter; September brings highs of 31°C (87°F) and 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Mérida, the largest city in Yucatán. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Yucatán?
least pleasant month Weather score 60/100.
August is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Yucatán. For better conditions, consider Nov–Mar.
Does it rain a lot in Yucatán in August?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 152 mm (6.0 in) falls in an average August. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Yucatán in August?
Days average 32°C (89°F) and nights 24°C (75°F).
Yucatán weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (84°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 33 mm | 51% | best |
| February | 31°C (87°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm | 46% | best |
| March | 33°C (91°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm | 37% | best |
| April | 35°C (96°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm | 36% | fair |
| May | 35°C (96°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 73 mm | 49% | least pleasant |
| June | 33°C (91°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 183 mm | 63% | least pleasant |
| July | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 128 mm | 56% | fair |
| August | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
| September | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 188 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| October | 30°C (85°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 127 mm | 51% | fair |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 52 mm | 43% | best |
| December | 29°C (84°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 34 mm | 52% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Yucatán in August
Weather can differ a lot within Yucatán: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mérida | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm | least pleasant |
| Kanasín | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm | least pleasant |
| Valladolid | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 165 mm | least pleasant |
| Tizimín | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm | fair |
| Umán | 32°C (89°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 131 mm | least pleasant |
| Progreso | 29°C (85°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 81 mm | fair |
| Ticul | 31°C (89°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 170 mm | least pleasant |
| Tecax | 31°C (87°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 169 mm | least pleasant |
| Hunucmá | 32°C (89°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 131 mm | least pleasant |
| Motul | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm | least pleasant |
| Oxkutzkab | 31°C (89°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 170 mm | least pleasant |
| Peto | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 166 mm | least pleasant |