Jalisco Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Jalisco, Mexico in August.

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Puerto Vallarta Guadalajara Barra de Navidad Careyes

Are you planning a trip a to Jalisco, Mexico in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Jalisco in August

Jalisco, Mexico is a region in Mexico. August in Jalisco generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Tapalpa at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Mayto at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Mayto and 15°C (59°F) in Tapalpa. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Jalisco, Mexico, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in San Juan de los Lagos with an average of 136 mm (5.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Mascota with 430 mm (17 in).

Explore Jalisco by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Jalisco - and find the best time to visit. (based on Puerto Vallarta)

January26°C (79°F) February27°C (81°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Jalisco in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Jalisco.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Jalisco

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Jalisco, Mexico?

Temperature range in Jalisco (August)

Precipitation variation in Jalisco (August)

Puerto Vallarta

In August Puerto Vallarta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
285 mm (11 in)
350 mm (14 in)
357 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Puerto Vallarta →

Guadalajara

In August Guadalajara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
211 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
210 mm (8.3 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Guadalajara →

Barra de Navidad

In August Barra de Navidad generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
207 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
222 mm (8.7 in)
287 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Barra de Navidad →

Careyes

In August Careyes generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
278 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Careyes →

San Juan de los Lagos

In August San Juan de los Lagos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
233 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Jalisco in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Vallarta 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 350 mm (14 in)
Guadalajara 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)
Barra de Navidad 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 222 mm (8.7 in)
Careyes 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 213 mm (8.4 in)
San Juan de los Lagos 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Tapalpa 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 354 mm (14 in)

Jalisco weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jalisco, Mexico in August?

Jalisco, Mexico typically experiences less favorable weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Puerto Vallarta average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Jalisco, Mexico in August?

Daytime temperatures in Puerto Vallarta peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in August, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

Does Jalisco, Mexico get a lot of rain in August?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Puerto Vallarta records an average of 350 mm (14 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Jalisco, Mexico.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Jalisco, Mexico?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Jalisco, Mexico with often less favorable weather in Puerto Vallarta.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide excellent weather in Puerto Vallarta. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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