Cancun vs Playa del Carmen

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cancun edges ahead as the better destination in August. Cancun offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 21 rain days, while Playa del Carmen sees 11 sunshine hours and 22 rain days.

Cancun can feel quite hot at 30°C, so plan for heat. Playa del Carmen runs hot at 30°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cancun is the stronger choice in August.

Cancun reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 26°C (79°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Playa del Carmen averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 26°C (79°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

Cancun receives approximately 146 mm of rainfall across 21 rain days during August. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Playa del Carmen sees 146 mm over 22 rain days. That makes Cancun the drier option by 1 rain day and 0 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.