Nuevo Vallarta Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Nuevo Vallarta experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C (86°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C (79°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in July to 18°C (64°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Nuevo Vallarta has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1391 mm (55 in) of rainfall per year. Nuevo Vallarta can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 340 mm (13 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (April), you will experience much drier conditions, with 4 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Nuevo Vallarta Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 24°C (75°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in August.

Water temperature over the year

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Nuevo Vallarta.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 70%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year