Puerto Vallarta weather in August [2026]

Month summary

Puerto Vallarta weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

25°C – 30°C

🌧 Rainy days

85% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

April (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Puerto Vallarta 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 : ████████░░ 85%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C

☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 9.0h/d

Our take: August in Puerto Vallarta is hot, humid, and genuinely rainy—we're talking afternoon downpours that'll drench you in minutes. You'll love it if you're okay with warm weather and don't mind dodging showers; the crowds thin out and prices drop. It's perfect for travelers who want authentic local vibes over guaranteed sunshine, or anyone flexible enough to plan beach days around the weather.

By trip type

Puerto Vallarta 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

🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining In the height of summer, Puerto Vallarta sees high temperatures (30°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 85% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (9.5/10) is significantly better if possible.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	18°C	26°C	4%	0.4	10.3h	8.9/10
☀️ February	17°C	26°C	6%	0.6	10.9h	8.9/10
☀️ March	17°C	26°C	2%	0.2	11.7h	9.2/10
☀️ April	18°C	27°C	0%	0.0	12.0h	9.5/10
☀️ May	20°C	29°C	4%	0.1	12.0h	9.2/10
🌤️ June	24°C	30°C	43%	4.2	11.0h	7.6/10
⛅ July	25°C	31°C	73%	6.3	10.1h	7.0/10
🌧️ August	25°C	30°C	85%	7.6	9.0h	7.0/10
🌧️ September	25°C	30°C	81%	8.4	9.0h	7.0/10
🌤️ October	24°C	30°C	54%	4.3	10.9h	7.4/10
☀️ November	22°C	29°C	8%	0.5	10.7h	8.9/10
☀️ December	19°C	27°C	6%	0.5	10.0h	8.9/10

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 Vallarta averages 30°C, 85% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

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