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This month in Cancun

Cancun Weather in August

Cancun, August: 87.2°F average high, 80.3°F low; 4.59 inches of monthly rainfall at Cancun Hotel Zone, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The lowest Omaha fare for August 14 to 21 was $407 on Delta and WestJet, two stops each way through Minneapolis and Toronto. Daylight on the 15th runs 6:26 am to 7:17 pm (12.9 hours), and Cancun keeps Omaha time in August.

Plan August with Ann

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High / low

87° / 80°F

Rain

4.6 in

for the month

Humidity

80%

Wind

6 mph

Hurricane season

In season

Fare from OMA

$407

Aug 14, 2027–Aug 21, 2027

Verdict

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August in Cancun: 4.59 in rain, 87.2°F average high; peak hurricane window.

Rule: rain, comfort band and hurricane timing, explained on the method page.

vs last / next month

vs July: 1°F warmer, 1 in wetter
vs September: 1°F warmer, 1.7 in drier, 2 pts less humid
August sky: 52.4% cloud, 6.29 kWh/m²/day solar. July: 50.4% / 6.49; September: 57.6% / 5.55 (NASA).
2027-08-15: sunrise 06:26, sunset 19:17; 12.86 hours of light, changing -32 minutes across August. July daylight: 13.30 hours; September: 12.27. Omaha clock offset: 0 hours.
August water: 84.7°F (NOAA 2015–2024). July water: 84.1°F; September: 84.8°F. Dew point: 76.3°F in August, 75.9°F in July, 76.3°F in September (NASA 2001–2025).
Fares: August's $407 search result is down $203 on July's $610; September came in at $615.

NASA POWER 2001–2025 means, Cancun Hotel Zone, Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Holidays & events

No official holiday falls in August on the Mexico's federal labor law (LFT art. 74 via PROFEDET). No sourced August crowd data, so none claimed.

Pack for August (rule shown)

Packable rain jacketrain 4.6 in > 3 in
Breathable fabrics, extra topshumidity 80% ≥ 80%
Travel insurance confirmation and the resort's weather policyinside hurricane season
Reef-safe SPF and a long-sleeve swim shirtSolar 6.29 kWh/m2/day in August (line: 5.0). The UV figure NASA gives, 2.42, is a daily mean, so solar energy stands in for the UV 8+ rule.
Breathable fabrics onlyAugust dew point 76°F, over our 75°F muggy line.

Flight detail, OMA to CUN

$407

Delta + WestJet, 2 stops via MSP/YYZ, 9h 55m out, self-transfer. 48 itineraries. Observed Oct 31, 2026; not a quote.

Guide, sources and the 12-month table: Cancun.

August questions

How does August compare with nearby months in Cancun?

For Cancun, July brings 3.60 inches of rain and 86.4°F average highs. August moves to 4.59 inches and 87.2°F; September to 6.32 inches and 86.1°F. Average August lows: 80.3°F.

Sources: ignav.com · nhc.noaa.gov · optics.marine.usf.edu · power.larc.nasa.gov · coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov · travel.state.gov · travel.state.gov · power.larc.nasa.gov

From Ann

August in Cancun, priced for your week.

Considering August in Cancun? Share your dates and budget. Ann checks OMA–CUN flights and places to stay against this 4.59 in rain / 87.2°F climate record.

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