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Acapulco in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Acapulco in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Acapulco in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Acapulco in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +29°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 25 rainy days with an average precipitation of 241 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
241 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Acapulco has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Acapulco in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Acapulco for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +29°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +31°C during the day and a minimum of +23°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +28°C.

Is Acapulco warm or cold in August?

Acapulco is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +24°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Acapulco, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Acapulco in August

Acapulco weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+29°C+29°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+20°C+21°C+19°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+32°C+33°C
Rainfall
175 mm241 mm307 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
77%79%81%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1010 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
432
Rainy days
232526
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +29°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 175 mm to 241 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Acapulco in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Acapulco is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Acapulco based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 74%, leading to total precipitation of around 239 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 47 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Acapulco, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Acapulco wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 307 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Acapulco?

This is the weather in Acapulco in August 2024:
1 August
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+29°C
2 August
☁️
+28°C
3 August
🌧️
+27°C
4 August
🌧️
+27°C
5 August
☁️
+29°C
6 August
☁️
+31°C
7 August
☁️
+30°C
8 August
☁️
+30°C
9 August
☁️
+29°C
10 August
☁️
+29°C
11 August
☁️
+30°C
12 August
☁️
+29°C
13 August
☁️
+30°C
14 August
🌧️
+30°C
15 August
☁️
+29°C
16 August
🌧️
+27°C
17 August
🌧️
+29°C
18 August
☁️
+29°C
19 August
☁️
+29°C
20 August
☁️
+29°C
21 August
☁️
+29°C
22 August
☁️
+29°C
23 August
🌧️
+29°C
24 August
🌧️
+28°C
25 August
🌧️
+27°C
26 August
☁️
+28°C
27 August
☀️
+29°C
28 August
🌧️
+28°C
29 August
🌧️
+29°C
30 August
☁️
+29°C
31 August
☁️
+28°C
In August 2024 Acapulco had 1 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Acapulco climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Acapulco in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+28°C) and the highest in 1991 (+30°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 628 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 1669 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Acapulco in August:

Is August a good time to visit Acapulco?

It’s always a good time to visit Acapulco, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Acapulco in August?

August is warm in Acapulco. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Acapulco rainy in August?

Acapulco is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Acapulco in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Acapulco in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Mexico

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Monthly weather in Acapulco

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Acapulco, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.