What is the weather like in Cancún vs Zihuatanejo in August?

In August, Cancún averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 150 mm of rain; Zihuatanejo averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 235 mm.

Cancún vs Zihuatanejo in August

Cancún is the better pick in August — 80 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Zihuatanejo is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Cancún vs Zihuatanejo — August climate, side by side

	🇲🇽 Cancún	🇲🇽 Zihuatanejo
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	37°C	39°C
Avg high / low	32° / 25°	33° / 25°
Rainfall	150 mm	235 mm
Rainy days	20	21
Humidity	80%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	48	45

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

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Cancún vs Zihuatanejo in August — FAQ

Is August better in Cancún or Zihuatanejo?: Cancún is the better pick in August — 80 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Zihuatanejo is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cancún vs Zihuatanejo in August?: In August, Cancún averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 150 mm of rain; Zihuatanejo averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 235 mm.