Puerto Vallarta in August: weather, rain (85%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Puerto Vallarta weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

77°F – 86°F

🌧 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 : ████████░░ 86°F

☀️ 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

In the height of summer, Puerto Vallarta sees high temperatures (30°F). 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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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	64°F	79°F	4%	0.0in	10.3h	8.9/10
☀️ February	63°F	79°F	6%	0.0in	10.9h	8.9/10
☀️ March	63°F	79°F	2%	0.0in	11.7h	9.2/10
☀️ April	64°F	81°F	0%	0.0in	12.0h	9.5/10
☀️ May	68°F	84°F	4%	0.0in	12.0h	9.2/10
🌤️ June	75°F	86°F	43%	0.2in	11.0h	7.6/10
⛅ July	77°F	88°F	73%	0.2in	10.1h	7.0/10
🌧️ August	77°F	86°F	85%	0.3in	9.0h	7.0/10
🌧️ September	77°F	86°F	81%	0.3in	9.0h	7.0/10
🌤️ October	75°F	86°F	54%	0.2in	10.9h	7.4/10
☀️ November	72°F	84°F	8%	0.0in	10.7h	8.9/10
☀️ December	66°F	81°F	6%	0.0in	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 86°F, 85% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

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