When to go
The Best Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta
Month-by-month climate data for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
November–May. Dry, 27-30°C, and humpback whales in the bay December–March. Summer is hot, humid, and half-price.
Warmest in Puerto Vallarta: Jul (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Jan (26°C / 79°F) · Wettest: Aug (~26 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Puerto Vallarta climate, month by month
January
26° / 18°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
February
26° / 17°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
March
26° / 17°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
April
27° / 18°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
May
29° / 20°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
June
30° / 24°C
~12 rain days
Good
July
31° / 25°C
~23 rain days
Fair
August
30° / 25°C
~26 rain days
Fair
September
30° / 25°C
~24 rain days
Fair
October
30° / 24°C
~14 rain days
Good
November
29° / 21°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
December
27° / 19°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
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