Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Weather
Puerto Vallarta hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 88°F (31°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 88°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Puerto Vallarta weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Puerto Vallarta looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 87° and an overnight low of 68°. There is a 85% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 4 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Puerto Vallarta 14-day forecast
About the weather in Puerto Vallarta
Located in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate with year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Afternoon temperatures peak near 88°F (31°C) in July and dip to about 80°F (26°C) in January, with around 42.8 inches (1087 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Puerto Vallarta weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 80°F (26°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: 54°F (12°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (25 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 77°F (25°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 80°F (26°C) and lows around 65°F (18°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 54°F (12°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 10.6 inches (269 mm) of rain over 25 days, while April is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.8 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Puerto Vallarta is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); precipitation is infrequent. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Puerto Vallarta brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 63 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Puerto Vallarta runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 74°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 46 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Puerto Vallarta brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 65°F (18°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Puerto Vallarta by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80° | 65° | 2 | 0.5 in | 9.7 h/day | 80% |
| February | 80° | 64° | 2 | 1.2 in | 10.3 h/day | 81% |
| March | 80° | 63° | 1 | 0.9 in | 11.5 h/day | 79% |
| April | 82° | 65° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.8 h/day | 78% |
| May | 85° | 70° | 2 | 0.3 in | 11.8 h/day | 79% |
| June | 86° | 75° | 13 | 4.6 in | 10.0 h/day | 83% |
| July | 88° | 77° | 23 | 8.0 in | 9.5 h/day | 86% |
| August | 87° | 77° | 27 | 9.5 in | 8.8 h/day | 87% |
| September | 86° | 76° | 25 | 10.6 in | 8.7 h/day | 88% |
| October | 86° | 75° | 17 | 5.8 in | 9.7 h/day | 86% |
| November | 84° | 71° | 4 | 0.9 in | 10.2 h/day | 82% |
| December | 81° | 67° | 2 | 0.7 in | 9.5 h/day | 80% |