Month guide · Cancún · Mexico
Cancún in August
What August is really like in Cancún: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Very hot and humid with frequent storms, and the start of the peak hurricane period.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Cancún: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with July (33°C (91°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:26
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:18
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid with afternoon storms, the start of hurricane season and whale-shark tours; busy in July with family holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in February). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Cancún, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Punta Cancún
Coco Bongo
Cancún's most famous nightclub, at Punta Cancún, is part club and part Las Vegas-style show, with acrobats, tribute acts and confetti cannons running through the night.
- Time needed
- 4–5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- After dark
- Iconic
Beach · Northern Hotel Zone
Playa Langosta and Playa Tortugas
Head here when the east-facing beaches fly red flags or are affected by seaweed.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Historic site · Southern Hotel Zone
El Rey archaeological site
Opposite Playa Delfines around km 18, this small Maya site has the remains of a late Maya town, with platforms, small temples and a central street, now home to hundreds of sunbathing iguanas.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Island · Isla Contoy
Isla Contoy
Bring binoculars and plenty of water; there is little shade on the boat or the beach.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cancún.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 25°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Cancún?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Cancún in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Cancún?
It is a shoulder-season month. Very hot and humid with frequent storms, and the start of the peak hurricane period.
+How warm is Cancún in August?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cancún in August?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.