Cancún in August

In August, Cancún averages 34°C (93°F) during the day and 26°C (79°F) at night, with around 9 days of rain (116 mm total).

Conditions are very hot — early-morning and evening sightseeing recommended. Occasional showers are likely but won't dominate.

It's peak hurricane season in Cancún during August. Travel is possible but expect storm risk, possible flight disruption, and generally lower travel insurance coverage.

34°C
Avg high
26°C
Avg low
9
Rain days
116 mm
Rainfall

Cancún in other months

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 28°C / 82°F 20°C / 68°F 89 mm 8
February 29°C / 84°F 20°C / 68°F 56 mm 6
March 30°C / 86°F 22°C / 72°F 41 mm 4
April 32°C / 90°F 23°C / 73°F 39 mm 4
May 33°C / 91°F 25°C / 77°F 109 mm 7
June 33°C / 91°F 26°C / 79°F 165 mm 9
July 34°C / 93°F 26°C / 79°F 89 mm 8
August 34°C / 93°F 26°C / 79°F 116 mm 9
September 33°C / 91°F 25°C / 77°F 218 mm 13
October 31°C / 88°F 24°C / 75°F 196 mm 11
November 29°C / 84°F 22°C / 72°F 102 mm 8
December 28°C / 82°F 21°C / 70°F 102 mm 9

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