August weather forecast
Oaxaca, Mexico

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Weather in August

Oaxaca in August continues the trend of tropical summer settings followed by heavy, but tapering rainfall. The city's weather stays warm, echoing temperatures from the previous month. As the monsoon season persists, increased cloud cover becomes a permanent fixture in the sky. In contrast to the previous months, sunshine hours show a marginal decrease. Simultaneously, air visibility lessens due to increased moisture, depicting an ethereal cityscape during dawn and dusk.

Temperature

August's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 22.2°C (72°F), hardly different from the previous month. Oaxaca experiences an average low-temperature of 12.6°C (54.7°F) in the month of August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Oaxaca, in August, it is raining for 28.7 days, with typically 190mm (7.48") of accumulated precipitation. In Oaxaca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 222.9 days and collects up to 1066mm (41.97") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Oaxaca is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of August in Oaxaca, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 6:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Oaxaca, the average sunshine in August is 8.6h.

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Oaxaca. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Updated: Feb 9, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Oaxaca in August?

In Oaxaca, in August, the average high-temperature is 22.2°C (72°F), and the average low-temperature is 12.6°C (54.7°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Oaxaca?

The average relative humidity in August in Oaxaca, Mexico, is 83%.

How much does it rain in Oaxaca in August?

In Oaxaca, Mexico, in August, it is raining for 28.7 days, with typically 190mm (7.48") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in August in Oaxaca?

In August, the average day length in Oaxaca is 12h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Oaxaca?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 6:40 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Oaxaca have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Oaxaca, Mexico, is 8.6h.

When is the highest UV index in Oaxaca?

The months with the highest UV index in Oaxaca are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in August in Oaxaca?

In Oaxaca, Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Oaxaca, Mexico

Average temperature in August - Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Average high temperature in August: 22.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (26.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (20.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 12.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Oaxaca, Mexico

Average pressure in August - Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Average pressure in August: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Oaxaca, Mexico

Average wind speed in August - Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (7.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May and June (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Oaxaca, Mexico

Average humidity in August - Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (62%).

Average rainfall in August
Oaxaca, Mexico

Average rainfall in August - Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Average rainfall in August: 190mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (203mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (5mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Oaxaca, Mexico

Average rainfall days in August - Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Average rainfall days in August: 28.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (28.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Oaxaca, Mexico

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Oaxaca, Mexico

Average sunshine days in August - Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Average sunshine days in August: 1.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Oaxaca, Mexico

Average UV index in August - Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Oaxaca, Mexico

Average cloud cover in August - Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Average cloud cover in August: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in August
Oaxaca, Mexico

Average visibility in August - Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Average visibility in August: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and May (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August, September, October and November (7km).

Oaxaca, Mexico

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