Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Escondido in August

Playa del Carmen is the better pick in August — 80 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Playa del Carmen is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Puerto Escondido is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Playa del Carmen vs Puerto EscondidoAugust climate, side by side

Playa del CarmenPuerto Escondido
Comfort score80/100 (A)64/100 (C)
Feels-like high40°C38°C
Avg high / low33° / 24°31° / 24°
Rainfall143 mm280 mm
Rainy days2023
Humidity82%87%
Air quality (AQI)4344

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

Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Escondido in August — FAQ

Is August better in Playa del Carmen or Puerto Escondido?
Playa del Carmen is the better pick in August — 80 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Playa del Carmen is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Puerto Escondido is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Escondido in August?
In August, Playa del Carmen averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Puerto Escondido averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 280 mm.