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Puerto Vallarta in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Puerto Vallarta in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Puerto Vallarta, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Puerto Vallarta in August 2025

OK Weather
Hot
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Puerto Vallarta in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +32°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 28 rainy days in the month and around 365 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+32°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
365 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Puerto Vallarta has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Puerto Vallarta in August

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

Going from a maximum of +35°C during the day to a minimum of +25°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +33°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +33°C to +34°C.

Is Puerto Vallarta warm or cold in August?

Puerto Vallarta is typically hot in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +32°C to +32°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Puerto Vallarta:

Climate in Puerto Vallarta in August

Puerto Vallarta weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+32°C+32°C+32°C
Min. temperature
+22°C+23°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+36°C+35°C+36°C
Rainfall
308 mm365 mm376 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
84%85%86%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1011 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
100
Rainy days
282827
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +32°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 308 mm to 365 mm. Humidity rises from 84% to 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 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 Puerto Vallarta in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Puerto Vallarta is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Puerto Vallarta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 97% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 377 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 83 mm, which is considered heavy rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Puerto Vallarta, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Puerto Vallarta wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 376 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Puerto Vallarta?

This is the weather in Puerto Vallarta in August 2023:
1 August
☁️
+33°C
2 August
☁️
+34°C
3 August
☁️
+34°C
4 August
☁️
+32°C
5 August
🌧️
+31°C
6 August
☁️
+34°C
7 August
🌧️
+34°C
8 August
☁️
+34°C
9 August
☁️
+33°C
10 August
🌧️
+33°C
11 August
🌧️
+33°C
12 August
☁️
+33°C
13 August
☁️
+35°C
14 August
🌧️
+34°C
15 August
🌧️
+33°C
16 August
🌧️
+34°C
17 August
☁️
+32°C
18 August
🌧️
+33°C
19 August
☁️
+33°C
20 August
☁️
+31°C
21 August
☁️
+34°C
22 August
☁️
+34°C
23 August
☁️
+34°C
24 August
☁️
+33°C
25 August
🌧️
+34°C
26 August
🌧️
+32°C
27 August
☁️
+33°C
28 August
🌧️
+32°C
29 August
🌧️
+33°C
30 August
☁️
+33°C
31 August
🌧️
+34°C
In August 2023 Puerto Vallarta had 0 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +33°C, with an absolute maximum of +35°C and a minimum of +31°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 69%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2019 (+31°C) and the highest in 2023 (+32°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 846 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 2461 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Puerto Vallarta in August:

Is August a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?

It’s always a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta, 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 Puerto Vallarta in August?

Absolutely, August is hot in Puerto Vallarta. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Puerto Vallarta rainy in August?

Puerto Vallarta 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 Puerto Vallarta in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Puerto Vallarta 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

Check out the weather for other cities in Mexico.

Monthly weather in Puerto Vallarta

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Puerto Vallarta, 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.