Puerto Vallarta Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Puerto Vallarta remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C (86°F) in May. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C (79°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in May to 17°C (63°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Puerto Vallarta has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1511 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually. Puerto Vallarta can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 357 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (April), you will experience much drier conditions, with 5 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day days. For more details, please visit our Puerto 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 Puerto 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