What May feels like in Puerto Vallarta
May is part of Puerto Vallarta's dry season, when rain totals drop well below the wet months. The midday hours are hot; shade and water matter on long walks. After sunset it cools off noticeably — nights stay warm. The air is muggy, so it feels hotter than the thermometer suggests.
Rain in Puerto Vallarta in May
Dry weather dominates, and an umbrella can mostly stay packed. Wet days average about 5.3 mm (0.2 in), enough to soak you without an umbrella. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 9.9 mm per rainy day.
How May compares to the rest of the year
In Puerto Vallarta's temperature order, May sits as the 3rd warmest month. Against April, the average high is 1.6°C (2.9°F) higher, with 15 mm more rain. Temperatures keep climbing into June. By June, typical highs are 30.6°C (87.1°F).
Who May suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — daytime temperatures are fine for walking around.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
Tips for visiting Puerto Vallarta in May
Versatile Layers
Pack pieces you can take off by noon and put back on at dusk.
Sun Protection
Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses; light breathable clothes.
Quick questions
How warm is Puerto Vallarta in May?
It feels hot: typical highs are 30.7°C (87.3°F), with lows near 21.1°C (70°F).
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Vallarta in May?
Hardly — only about 3 rainy days and 16 mm for the whole month.
What should I wear in Puerto Vallarta in May?
Based on the averages: versatile layers and sun protection. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is May or June better for visiting Puerto Vallarta?
May, clearly: it ranks #5 of 12 among Puerto Vallarta's months, against #8 for the other. June has more rainy days.
