Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
86°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Puerto Vallarta
Mexico · North America
Puerto Vallarta is most comfortable in the drier months around February to April. Typical daytime highs run about 80-87°F year-round. The climate is warm and humid. Rainy season runs roughly June to October.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
63°F to 87°F
Rain
11 days/mo
Sunshine
10.2 h/day
Humidity feel
Humid year-round
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the wettest months.
90%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.9 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot afternoons occur, with humid air through much of the month.
94%Aug share of very humid air hours
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 97° and nights feel near 90°.
ComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight shading
Sea temperature
85°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
19%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 84°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning82°F
Feels 92°F
Rain24%
Cloud68%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday87°F
Feels 97°F
Rain54%
Cloud68%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 97°F
Rain73%
Cloud86%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening84°F
Feels 96°F
Rain53%
Cloud90%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
3 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology