Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Puerto Vallarta month by month
Puerto Vallarta weather in January
January brings highs around 80°F (26°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), about 2 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta weather in February
February brings highs around 80°F (26°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 2 wet days.
Puerto Vallarta weather in March
March brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 63°F (17°C), about 1 wet days.
Puerto Vallarta weather in April
April brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 65°F (19°C), about 0 wet days - typically the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta weather in May
May brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 70°F (21°C), about 2 wet days.
Puerto Vallarta weather in June
June brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 13 wet days.
Puerto Vallarta weather in July
July brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 23 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta weather in August
August brings highs around 87°F (31°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 27 wet days.
Puerto Vallarta weather in September
September brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), about 25 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta weather in October
October brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 17 wet days.
Puerto Vallarta weather in November
November brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 4 wet days.
Puerto Vallarta weather in December
December brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 67°F (19°C), about 2 wet days.
Seasons in Puerto Vallarta
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Puerto Vallarta
The best time to visit Puerto Vallarta is generally December to April, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 81°F (27°C).
Pack for Puerto Vallarta with lightweight, breathable clothing and strong sun protection for the hot months; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 77°F (25°C).
Puerto Vallarta temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.