August is Mexico City at its greenest and least visited, with a storm every afternoon to prove it.
Weather#
| Typical | |
|---|---|
| Mornings | Clear |
| Days | ~24°C / 75°F |
| Afternoons | Storms, 4 to 7, sometimes hail |
| Nights | ~12°C / 54°F |
| Air | Clean |
Two halves#
The first half still has school-holiday families at the museums and Chapultepec. The last week, the city returns to work, the sights empty, and the tricolour bunting starts going up for September.
What to do#
Mornings for Teotihuacán, Xochimilco and the walks; afternoons for the Anthropology Museum, the Palacio de Bellas Artes and a long lunch; the storm from a cantina; evenings on a rooftop under a rinsed sky. Things to do, day trips, the 4-day itinerary, in 2 days.
Prices#
Moderate to low. On a budget, neighbourhoods.
Pack#
A jacket, layers, a compact umbrella, puddle-proof shoes. First time in Mexico City.
With a chilango#
The cantina the storm sends everyone into is the best room in the city at 5pm. Post your dates on Roavi Community and a Local Friend knows which one.
Mexico City in August? Spend an evening with someone who lives there.
Meet a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What is the weather like in Mexico City in August?
Mild and rainy: highs around 24°C (75°F), lows around 12°C (54°F), clear mornings, afternoon thunderstorms most days, cool evenings. It can hail. A jacket and an umbrella every day.Is August a good time to visit Mexico City?
Yes: mild, green, clean air, moderate prices, and the rain keeps to a schedule. The second half is quieter than the first as school holidays end.Does it rain all day in Mexico City in August?
Rarely. The pattern is a sunny morning, a heavy storm in the late afternoon for one to three hours, and a clear evening. Occasionally a tropical system brings a grey day or two.What happens in Mexico City in late August?
The city goes back to school and work, the sights quieten, and the Independence Day decorations begin to appear on Reforma and the Zócalo ahead of the 15 September Grito.
