When to go · Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 27–30 °C)). Across Mexico: Wet and hot; hurricane risk rising on both coasts.Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 81–86 °F)). Across Mexico: Wet and hot; hurricane risk rising on both coasts.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Medium
- Mexico overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Mexico overall
Verdict
MixedMexico month rating
Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 27–30 °C)). Across Mexico: Wet and hot; hurricane risk rising on both coasts.Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 81–86 °F)). Across Mexico: Wet and hot; hurricane risk rising on both coasts.
Weather in August
- Puerto VallartaHighs around 32 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 14 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 73 °F, 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast