When to go · Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 27–30 °C (81–86 °F))). Across Mexico: Wet and hot; hurricane risk rising on both coasts.Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 81–86 °F (27–30 °C))). Across Mexico: Wet and hot; hurricane risk rising on both coasts.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Medium
- Mexico overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Mexico overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 27–30 °C (81–86 °F))). Across Mexico: Wet and hot; hurricane risk rising on both coasts.Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 81–86 °F (27–30 °C))). Across Mexico: Wet and hot; hurricane risk rising on both coasts.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Puerto VallartaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 14 days
- Pacific coast, Mexico · Puerto Vallarta, Oaxaca coast, Los Cabosrainy
Dry Nov–May; heavy rain and hurricane risk Jun–Oct, with September the wettest. Whale season Dec–Mar.
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 Puerto Vallarta, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Aug: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 14
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 27–30 °C)). Across Mexico: Wet and hot; hurricane risk rising on both coasts.
January: Inside Puerto Vallarta's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, 27–30 °C).
Puerto Vallarta: 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