Cancún in August
Hot, humid, stormy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the weakest months in Cancún.
August is the hottest month, with the hurricane season becoming more active.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 25–34°C
- Very hot and humid, with storms.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Fairly busy with summer holidays.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-to-high rates.
+Warm sea.
–Rising hurricane risk.
My tip for August
Get travel insurance that covers hurricanes.
- Snorkeling
- Families
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Cancún, 10th for weather, 6th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is September.
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Months I'd choose over August
Also good in August
Weather
Weather in Cancún in August
In August Cancún averages a high of 34°C (93°F) and a low of 25°C (77°F), with about 115 mm of rain or snow over 10 wet days. The warmest month is June (around 34°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C); the wettest month is October.
- Average high
- 34°C
- 93°F
- Average low
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Precipitation
- 115 mm
- Wet days
- 10
Climate data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (Cancún). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cancún in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Cancún?
- August is one of the weakest months in Cancún. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Cancún overall (10 for weather, 6 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Warm sea. The main downside: Rising hurricane risk.
- What is the weather like in Cancún in August?
- Average highs are around 34°C and lows around 25°C. Expect about 115 mm of rain or snow over roughly 10 wet days. Very hot and humid, with storms. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 34°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
- Is Cancún crowded in August?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Fairly busy with summer holidays. The quietest month is September.
- How expensive is Cancún in August?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-to-high rates. The best-value month is September.
- When is the best time to visit Cancún?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, February is the best month overall (August ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is September and the best value is September.
Still going to Cancún in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — rising hurricane risk.
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