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Nuevo Vallarta in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 29°C (84°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
The temperature in Nuevo Vallarta remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in July to a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in January. Nights are mild year-round, with lows ranging from 24°C (75°F) in July to 18°C (64°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Nuevo Vallarta by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records. 49-year average (1976-2025)
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Nuevo Vallarta spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
The map below shows the annual temperature across Mexico. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Nuevo Vallarta's average annual maximum temperature is 29°C (84°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters, and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Nuevo Vallarta, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and humidity around 67%, considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 69% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained, so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Nuevo Vallarta's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Nuevo Vallarta climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Humidity Water Temp
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