Our verdict
The best time to visit Puerto Vallarta is December-January
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 34℃ (93℉) in Puerto Vallarta. The average low temperatures in winter float around 17℃ (62℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about 14℃ (58℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Puerto Vallarta when the days are longest, you should visit in May. September sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in April instead.
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Puerto Vallarta seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Puerto Vallarta as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Puerto Vallarta is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Puerto Vallarta
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Puerto Vallarta for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Puerto Vallarta climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Puerto Vallarta for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Puerto Vallarta in January
- Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Puerto Vallarta in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Puerto Vallarta in February
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Puerto Vallarta in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Puerto Vallarta in March
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 60%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Puerto Vallarta in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Puerto Vallarta in April
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 60%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Puerto Vallarta in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Puerto Vallarta in May
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Puerto Vallarta in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Puerto Vallarta in June
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Puerto Vallarta in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Puerto Vallarta in July
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 121mm (5") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Puerto Vallarta in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Puerto Vallarta in August
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 134mm (5") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Puerto Vallarta in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Puerto Vallarta in September
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 144mm (6") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Puerto Vallarta in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Puerto Vallarta in October
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 114mm (5") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Puerto Vallarta in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Puerto Vallarta in November
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Puerto Vallarta in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Puerto Vallarta in December
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Puerto Vallarta in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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