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Mazatlán Weather in August

Mazatlán in August

The short of it: Mazatlán in August averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 204 mm (8.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 17° · rain 204 mm · daylight 12 h 43 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: December & January

August in Mazatlán brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 17°, with about 204 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 204 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 43 min in mid-August, 22 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Mazatlán runs cooler than most and about as wet in August. Palo Blanco, 4 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

August in Mazatlán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 13 mm less rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 43 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Palo BlancoGuerrero4 km S30°18°223 mm
PetaquillasGuerrero6 km N30°18°190 mm
MochitlánGuerrero11 km ENE31°19°228 mm
ChilpancingoGuerrero14 km NNW30°17°176 mm
Tixtla de GuerreroGuerrero16 km NNE30°18°175 mm
OcotitoGuerrero22 km SSW31°20°350 mm
QuechultenangoGuerrero24 km E31°19°284 mm
Zumpango del RíoGuerrero25 km NNW32°19°211 mm

The Almanac · Mazatlán Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 204 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Mazatlán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°13°12 mm6 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°14°2.0 mm7 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
March30°15°3.0 mm7 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April32°17°7.0 mm7 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May31°18°60 mm7 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
June30°18°152 mm7 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦
July30°17°217 mm6 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
August29°17°204 mm6 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦
September28°17°224 mm5 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
October29°17°78 mm5 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
November28°15°26 mm5 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
December27°13°5.0 mm5 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mazatlán in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mazatlán in August?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 204 mm (8.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 204 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Mazatlán?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Mazatlán in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 43 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 5 min in December to 13 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Mazatlán in August?

Hardly — August nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mazatlán in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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