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Mochitlán Weather in August

Mochitlán in August

The short of it: Mochitlán in August averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 19 °C (65 °F), with 228 mm (9.0 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 31° · low 19° · rain 228 mm · daylight 12 h 43 min

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

August in Mochitlán brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 19°, with about 228 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 228 mm, the 2nd 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, Mochitlán runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Petaquillas, 9 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

August in Mochitlán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 43 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PetaquillasGuerrero9 km W30°18°190 mm
MazatlánGuerrero11 km WSW29°17°204 mm
Tixtla de GuerreroGuerrero11 km NNW30°18°175 mm
Palo BlancoGuerrero13 km SW30°18°223 mm
QuechultenangoGuerrero15 km ESE31°19°284 mm
TlamixtlahuacanGuerrero16 km ENE30°17°240 mm
ChilpancingoGuerrero17 km WNW30°17°176 mm
AtliacaGuerrero20 km N30°17°192 mm

The Almanac · Mochitlán 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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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 228 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Mochitlán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°14°9.0 mm5 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
February31°15°2.0 mm6 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
March33°17°2.0 mm7 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April34°18°6.0 mm7 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
May33°19°57 mm7 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦
June32°19°184 mm6 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦
July31°18°226 mm6 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
August31°19°228 mm5 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦
September30°18°254 mm5 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
October30°18°92 mm5 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
November30°16°18 mm5 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
December30°15°4.0 mm5 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mochitlán in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mochitlán in August?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 19 °C (65 °F), with about 228 mm (9.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 228 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Mochitlán?

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

How long are the days in Mochitlán 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 Mochitlán in August?

Hardly — August nights average 19 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mochitlán in August?

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

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