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.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Puerto Vallarta— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
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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