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Puerto Vallarta in August
What August is really like in Puerto Vallarta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 16 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Very humid with heavy downpours, often at night; the sea is bath-warm.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Puerto Vallarta: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 16 of its 31 days. Compared with July (33°C (91°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:40
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:31
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Late dry season (May). Hot and still dry, with quieter beaches, lower prices and Vallarta Pride.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Puerto Vallarta, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Zona Romántica
Isla Río Cuale
A narrow island in the Río Cuale between the Centro and the Zona Romántica, reached by footbridges and shaded by fig trees, with craft stalls, cafés, a small archaeological museum and a statue of film director John Huston.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Kids
- Outdoors
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Viewpoint · Centro
Mirador de la Cruz
Go early in the morning or near sunset to avoid the heat, and bring water.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Active
- Photo spot
Nature · Mismaloya
Los Arcos
Granite rock formations with natural arches rise from the sea off Mismaloya, part of a protected marine park.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Active
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
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Garden · Cabo Corrientes road
Vallarta Botanical Garden
Take the Tuito bus from the Zona Romántica, and stay for lunch to watch hummingbirds from the terrace.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Puerto Vallarta.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 24°C and 16 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, November–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Puerto Vallarta in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Very humid with heavy downpours, often at night; the sea is bath-warm.
+How warm is Puerto Vallarta in August?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Puerto Vallarta in August?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.