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When is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
In general the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta is probably May, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are May, September, October, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is May, September, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +33°C in May and it has 11 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Puerto Vallarta in different months
This is the average weather in Puerto Vallarta for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +32°C during April.
In May, June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 130 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 376 mm in September.
Climate in Puerto Vallarta
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Puerto Vallarta for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +34°C | +35°C | +35°C | +37°C | +38°C | +38°C | +36°C | +35°C | +36°C | +36°C | +35°C | +35°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +29°C | +30°C | +31°C | +32°C | +33°C | +32°C | +32°C | +32°C | +32°C | +32°C | +31°C | +29°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +12°C | +14°C | +12°C | +14°C | +15°C | +20°C | +22°C | +23°C | +22°C | +17°C | +14°C | +13°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 83 | 81 | 79 | 77 | 78 | 82 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 29 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 173 | 308 | 365 | 376 | 160 | 32 | 22 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 9 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 15 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 9 | 7 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Puerto Vallarta during the whole year:
The hottest month in Puerto Vallarta is May with average maximum temperature going up to +33°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +18°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Puerto Vallarta looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Puerto Vallarta is September with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 77%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Puerto Vallarta during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 14 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 7 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 27 rainy days and 376 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Puerto Vallarta:
What is the hottest month in Puerto Vallarta?
The hottest month in Puerto Vallarta is May with average maximum temperature of +33°C.
What is the coldest month in Puerto Vallarta?
The coldest month in Puerto Vallarta is January with minimum temperatures of +18°C.
Is Puerto Vallarta worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Puerto Vallarta in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is May with +33°C and 11 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Puerto Vallarta?
if you're looking to visit Puerto Vallarta when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for September, August, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being April with only 2 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Puerto Vallarta
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Puerto Vallarta, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.