Verdict: Excellent month
Puerto Vallarta Weather in December
December runs warm in Puerto Vallarta, with daily highs around 27°C (81°F) and nights near 19°C (66°F). Rain is a non-issue, with only ~2 wet days in an average year. Overall, December is one of the best months of the year to be in Puerto Vallarta.
Average high
27°C / 81°F
Average low
19°C / 66°F
Rain days
~2
Precipitation
8 mm
What to pack for Puerto Vallarta in December
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
December against the rest of the year
Warmest in Puerto Vallarta: Jul (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Jan (26°C / 79°F) · Wettest: Aug (~26 rain days)
26°
18°
Jan
26°
17°
Feb
26°
17°
Mar
27°
18°
Apr
29°
20°
May
30°
24°
Jun
31°
25°
Jul
30°
25°
Aug
30°
25°
Sep
30°
24°
Oct
29°
21°
Nov
27°
19°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)