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Riviera Nayarit Weather in August

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

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

What to Expect in Riviera Nayarit in August

Riviera Nayarit, Mexico is a region in Mexico. August in Riviera Nayarit generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Tepic at 30°C (86°F) to very warm in Rincon de Guayabitos at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Rincon de Guayabitos and 22°C (72°F) in Tepic. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Punta Mita with an average of 184 mm (7.2 in) to heavy rainfall in San Blas with 365 mm (14 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Riviera Nayarit in August

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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 Riviera Nayarit

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

Temperature range in Riviera Nayarit (August)

Precipitation variation in Riviera Nayarit (August)

Nuevo Vallarta

In August Nuevo Vallarta generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
254 mm (10 in)
325 mm (13 in)
340 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nuevo Vallarta →

Bucerías

In August Bucerías 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 poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
214 mm (8.4 in)
286 mm (11 in)
307 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bucerías →

Sayulita

In August Sayulita generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
222 mm (8.7 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Sayulita →

Punta Mita

In August Punta Mita generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Punta Mita →

Cruz de Huanacaxtle

In August Cruz de Huanacaxtle 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 poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
255 mm (10 in)
279 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Cruz de Huanacaxtle →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nuevo Vallarta 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 325 mm (13 in)
Bucerías 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 286 mm (11 in)
Sayulita 31°C (88°F) 27°C (81°F) 222 mm (8.7 in)
Punta Mita 31°C (88°F) 27°C (81°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)
Cruz de Huanacaxtle 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 255 mm (10 in)
Rincon de Guayabitos 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 291 mm (11 in)

Riviera Nayarit weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico in August?

Riviera Nayarit, Mexico typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Nuevo Vallarta average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico in August?

Daytime temperatures in Nuevo Vallarta peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in August, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

Does Riviera Nayarit, Mexico get a lot of rain in August?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Nuevo Vallarta records an average of 325 mm (13 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Riviera Nayarit, Mexico.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Riviera Nayarit, Mexico?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Riviera Nayarit, Mexico with often poor weather in Nuevo Vallarta .

On average, the best time to visit Riviera Nayarit, Mexico is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Nuevo Vallarta . On the other hand, the months of July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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