Is Cancun too hot in August?

You can expect 87-90°F days (31-32°C) while visiting Cancun in August. When the sun goes down, the temperatures in Cancun drop, but not by much. Nighttime temperatures in Cancun average about 80-82°F (26-27°C), though the humidity also usually isn't as bad as in the day.



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August is during the rainy season, though it's not the wettest month; that's actually October. However, there's always some chance of rain in the tropics, no matter the month. Remember that just because August is in the wet season, doesn't mean it will rain in Cancun in August.

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September is the rainiest month of the year, expecting at least ten wet days with an average monthly rainfall of 270mm. Humidity levels are high due to cloud coverage, ranging from 58% to 98% throughout the wet season. Cancun weather in the winter is very pleasant with average highs of 28°C.

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The best time to visit Mexico is between December and April, when the sun is high in the sky, and there is almost no rain. July to August is also a good season to visit, as the summer heat would have waned away, but the summer vacation crowds might be too high for some people.

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Atlantic hurricane season in Cancun occurs between the start of June and the end of November. The highest risk of hurricanes is between September and October, as they become more frequent due to sea temperatures being at their hottest.

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