Month guide · Mexico City · Mexico
Mexico City in August
What August is really like in Mexico City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Omar_sansi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 21 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Rainy afternoons continue, and chiles en nogada season begins.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 21
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 7th-warmest month in Mexico City: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 21 of its 31 days. Compared with July (23°C (73°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:17
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:05
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
Summer (June–August). The rainy season: sunny mornings, heavy afternoon storms and green parks, with fewer visitors and lower prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is November at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in November). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
- Chiles en nogada season (usually August to September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Coyoacán
Coyoacán centre
Coyoacán's two central squares, Jardín Centenario with its coyote fountain and Plaza Hidalgo with the 16th-century church of San Juan Bautista, fill with families, balloon sellers and street performers at weekends.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Kids
- Couples
- History
Religious site · Gustavo A. Madero
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Climb Tepeyac Hill behind the basilica for chapels and views; avoid 12 December unless you want to join millions of pilgrims.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Architecture · Tacubaya
Casa Luis Barragán
The home and studio of architect Luis Barragán, built in 1948, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a lesson in light, colour and walled gardens behind a plain street facade.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- Art
Architecture · Coyoacán
Ciudad Universitaria (UNAM)
Take Metrobús Line 1 down Avenida Insurgentes, and add the MUAC contemporary art museum on campus.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Art
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 12°C and 21 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Mexico City?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Mexico City in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Mexico City?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Rainy afternoons continue, and chiles en nogada season begins.
+How warm is Mexico City in August?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in August?
Expect rain on about 21 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.