What is the weather like in Cancún vs Puerto Escondido in August?

In August, Cancún averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 150 mm of rain; Puerto Escondido averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 280 mm.

Cancún vs Puerto Escondido in August

Cancún is the better pick in August — 80 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Puerto Escondido is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Cancún vs Puerto Escondido — August climate, side by side

	🇲🇽 Cancún	🇲🇽 Puerto Escondido
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	64/100 (C)
Feels-like high	37°C	38°C
Avg high / low	32° / 25°	31° / 24°
Rainfall	150 mm	280 mm
Rainy days	20	23
Humidity	80%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	48	44

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Cancún vs Puerto Escondido in August — FAQ

Is August better in Cancún or Puerto Escondido?: Cancún is the better pick in August — 80 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Puerto Escondido is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cancún vs Puerto Escondido in August?: In August, Cancún averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 150 mm of rain; Puerto Escondido averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 280 mm.