When to go · Chihuahua
Chihuahua in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (35–40 °C (95–104 °F), heavy rain in Jul–Aug), late Dec–early Jan.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (95–104 °F (35–40 °C), heavy rain in Jul–Aug), late Dec–early Jan.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Medium
- Mexico overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Mexico overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (35–40 °C (95–104 °F), heavy rain in Jul–Aug), late Dec–early Jan.Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (95–104 °F (35–40 °C), heavy rain in Jul–Aug), late Dec–early Jan.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- ChihuahuaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 11 days
- North and Baja, Mexico · Chihuahua, Copper Canyon, Baja Californiahot
Desert extremes; Copper Canyon has snow some winters and is best Mar–May and Oct–Nov.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Mexico overall
- Medium
- Prices · Mexico overall
- Medium
Mexico overall: Wet and hot; hurricane risk rising on both coasts.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chihuahua, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Aug: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Mar: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 11
Mar: 2 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Mar: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Mar: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (35–40 °C, heavy rain in Jul–Aug), late Dec–early Jan.
March: Inside Chihuahua's best window: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr.
Chihuahua: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast