What is the weather like in Cancún vs Puerto Vallarta in August?

In August, Cancún averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 150 mm of rain; Puerto Vallarta averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 336 mm.

Cancún vs Puerto Vallarta in August

Cancún is the better pick in August — 80 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Puerto Vallarta is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Cancún vs Puerto Vallarta — August climate, side by side

	🇲🇽 Cancún	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	56/100 (D)
Feels-like high	37°C	41°C
Avg high / low	32° / 25°	33° / 25°
Rainfall	150 mm	336 mm
Rainy days	20	30
Humidity	80%	89%
Air quality (AQI)	48	41

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Cancún vs Puerto Vallarta in August — FAQ

Is August better in Cancún or Puerto Vallarta?: Cancún is the better pick in August — 80 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Puerto Vallarta is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cancún vs Puerto Vallarta in August?: In August, Cancún averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 150 mm of rain; Puerto Vallarta averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 336 mm.