August could be a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +90°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in August. However, expect about 28 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 365 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+90°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+95°F
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.
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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
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +91°F with a maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +77°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +91°F to +93°F.
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 +90°F to +90°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.
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.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+90°F
+90°F
+90°F
Min. temperature
+72°F
+73°F
+72°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+95°F
+97°F
Rainfall
308 mm
365 mm
376 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
84%
85%
86%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
1
0
0
Rainy days
28
28
27
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +90°F 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 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
Total precipitation in August is about 377 mm, with a 97% chance of rain on a typical day. 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 wellies.
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
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+92°F
2 August
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+94°F
3 August
☁️
+92°F
4 August
☁️
+90°F
5 August
🌧️
+88°F
6 August
☁️
+93°F
7 August
🌧️
+93°F
8 August
☁️
+93°F
9 August
☁️
+91°F
10 August
🌧️
+92°F
11 August
🌧️
+91°F
12 August
☁️
+91°F
13 August
☁️
+94°F
14 August
🌧️
+93°F
15 August
🌧️
+91°F
16 August
🌧️
+94°F
17 August
☁️
+90°F
18 August
🌧️
+91°F
19 August
☁️
+92°F
20 August
☁️
+87°F
21 August
☁️
+93°F
22 August
☁️
+93°F
23 August
☁️
+93°F
24 August
☁️
+92°F
25 August
🌧️
+93°F
26 August
🌧️
+90°F
27 August
☁️
+91°F
28 August
🌧️
+90°F
29 August
🌧️
+91°F
30 August
☁️
+91°F
31 August
🌧️
+93°F
In August 2023 Puerto Vallarta had 0 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +91°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +88°F. 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.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Puerto Vallarta climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Puerto Vallarta in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2019 (+87°F) and the highest in 2023 (+90°F). 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.
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.
