Puerto Vallarta Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Puerto Vallarta has a Tropical wet and dry with hot wet summers and dry warm winters. Rainy season is from June until the half of October which means short heavy showers at the end of the afternoon. Because of the combination of sun and rain the relative humidity is pretty high during this period.
The average temperature is around 30°C (86°F) year round.
Monthly Temperature in Puerto Vallarta
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
Rainfall in Puerto Vallarta
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
Water Temperature in Puerto Vallarta
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
Humidity in Puerto Vallarta by Month
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
Puerto Vallarta 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta has warm weather with temperatures ranging from 26°C (79°F) to 30°C (86°F) throughout the year. The best time to visit is during January, February, March, April, May, November and December, when rainfall is at its lowest, making it a great time for sightseeing and exploring all the place has to offer.For a more comfortable experience, start your day early when the weather is cooler, or take advantage of the gentle breezes in the late afternoon.
The rainy season occurs during June, July, August and September, when the area experiences its heaviest rainfall. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
