Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Vallarta in August

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

Playa del Carmen vs Puerto VallartaAugust climate, side by side

Playa del CarmenPuerto Vallarta
Comfort score80/100 (A)56/100 (D)
Feels-like high40°C41°C
Avg high / low33° / 24°33° / 25°
Rainfall143 mm336 mm
Rainy days2030
Humidity82%89%
Air quality (AQI)4341

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

Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Vallarta in August — FAQ

Is August better in Playa del Carmen or Puerto Vallarta?
Playa del Carmen is the better pick in August — 80 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Playa del Carmen is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Puerto Vallarta is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Vallarta in August?
In August, Playa del Carmen averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Puerto Vallarta averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 336 mm.