Mexico City · Mexico
August
Still peak rainy season, but the city's cultural calendar is picking up pace ahead of September.
Worth considering
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Mexico City — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
23°C
Low
12°C
Rain
149mm
Sun
5.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Mexico City
Weather
Below average
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in August
- ↑Museum circuit in September preparation: the Museo Nacional de Antropología, Museo del Templo Mayor, and Palacio Nacional murals completely uncrowded — Diego Rivera's murals in the Secretaría de Educación accessible without tours
- ↑Night markets and street food scene at its richest: without day-trippers, the food market scene in La Merced, Jamaica, and Mercado de Medellín is entirely local
- ↑Lucha libre at its most atmospheric: Arena México and Arena Coliseo sell tickets easily in the rainy season — the Friday night fights without booking weeks ahead
What you sacrifice
- ↓149mm of rain: essentially the same severity as July — heavy daily showers with flooding risk in low-lying streets
- ↓The outdoor cultural events — open-air concerts and plaza performances — are largely suspended until the dry season returns
- ↓Humidity at its annual peak of 71%: the least comfortable month for those sensitive to heat and humidity combined
How August compares to November (best month)
| Factor | August | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 9 |
| Value | 7 | 5 |
| Crowds | 7 | 4 |
August in other destinations
Lisbon (26.5°C)Barcelona (28.6°C)Tokyo (32.1°C)Bali (29.9°C)Santorini (26°C)Paris (24.3°C)New York (27.7°C)Marrakech (35.8°C)Amsterdam (21.4°C)Maldives (30.3°C)Rome (30.4°C)Bangkok (31.5°C)Istanbul (28°C)Vienna (25.9°C)Seoul (29°C)Dubrovnik (28.5°C)Rio de Janeiro (25.9°C)Kyoto (33.7°C)Phuket (31.3°C)Cape Town (17.2°C)Prague (26°C)Amalfi Coast (31°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (26°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Mexico City, not across destinations. Methodology →