Puerto Vallarta weather in January (Jalisco, Mexico)

Curious about the January weather in Puerto Vallarta? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Puerto Vallarta the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 26°C, while night temperatures can drop to 17°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Puerto Vallarta in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. Typically around 1 day of rainfall is expected.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Puerto Vallarta. January, February, March, April, May, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Puerto Vallarta climate page with graphs.

 

Puerto Vallarta, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 4%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 33 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 67%  

Where to go in Mexico in January

Find out more about the weather in Mexico in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Puerto Vallarta in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 24°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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