Visit Puerto Escondido in August? Score 7.3/10 [2026]

Month summary

Puerto Escondido weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

24°C – 31°C

🌧 Rainy days

67% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.6h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.3/10

📅 📅 Best month

January (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Puerto Escondido in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ███████░░░ 67%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 31°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.6h/d

Our take: August in Puerto Escondido brings heat and humidity with frequent afternoon downpours—classic rainy season stuff. You'll get plenty of warm water for surfing and swimming between showers, plus fewer crowds than peak season. Pack light, quick-dry gear and embrace the tropical rhythm; this month rewards flexible travelers who don't mind occasional rain.

By trip type

Puerto Escondido in August by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in August

In the height of summer, Puerto Escondido sees high temperatures (31°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 67% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (9.4/10) is significantly better if possible.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	21°C	30°C	4%	5.0	10.5h	9.4/10
☀️ February	21°C	31°C	2%	2.5	11.9h	9.2/10
☀️ March	22°C	32°C	3%	5.0	10.9h	8.9/10
☀️ April	23°C	32°C	2%	2.7	11.9h	8.9/10
🌤️ May	24°C	32°C	36%	102.9	11.2h	7.8/10
⛅ June	24°C	30°C	70%	247.1	10.0h	7.4/10
🌤️ July	23°C	31°C	57%	121.6	10.7h	7.5/10
⛅ August	24°C	31°C	67%	224.6	9.6h	7.3/10
⛅ September	23°C	30°C	78%	258.6	8.9h	7.3/10
⛅ October	23°C	30°C	61%	223.4	9.4h	7.6/10
☀️ November	22°C	30°C	21%	41.1	10.7h	8.7/10
☀️ December	21°C	30°C	5%	7.0	10.5h	9.4/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Puerto Escondido averages 31°C, 67% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10. See methodology →

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