Puerto Vallarta Weather by Month
Twelve months of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico weather — averages from 2006–2025.
Puerto Vallarta's warmest month is July (average high 30.8°C (87.4°F)) and the coolest is January (27.3°C (81.1°F)). The most rain falls in August (about 305 mm), and April is the driest (about 1 mm). April is the sunniest, with about 11.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Best months to visit Puerto Vallarta
Ranked within Puerto Vallarta's own year by temperature comfort, rainy days and sunshine — historical averages, not a forecast.
Puerto Vallarta month by month
January
GreatHigh 27.3°C (81.1°F)
Low 18.1°C (64.6°F)
- Rainfall
- 16 mm (0.6 in)
- Rainy days
- 2 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.8 h sunshine / day
February
GreatHigh 27.4°C (81.3°F)
Low 17.7°C (63.9°F)
- Rainfall
- 24 mm (1 in)
- Rainy days
- 2 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.5 h sunshine / day
March
GreatHigh 28.1°C (82.6°F)
Low 17.6°C (63.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 11 mm (0.4 in)
- Rainy days
- 1 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.5 h sunshine / day
April
GreatHigh 29.1°C (84.4°F)
Low 18.7°C (65.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 1 mm (0 in)
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.8 h sunshine / day
May
GreatHigh 30.7°C (87.3°F)
Low 21.1°C (70°F)
- Rainfall
- 16 mm (0.6 in)
- Rainy days
- 3 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.8 h sunshine / day
June
FairHigh 30.6°C (87.1°F)
Low 23.9°C (75°F)
- Rainfall
- 155 mm (6.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 16 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10 h sunshine / day
July
FairHigh 30.8°C (87.4°F)
Low 24.5°C (76.1°F)
- Rainfall
- 257 mm (10.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 25 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.2 h sunshine / day
August
FairHigh 30.8°C (87.4°F)
Low 24.6°C (76.3°F)
- Rainfall
- 305 mm (12 in)
- Rainy days
- 28 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 8.8 h sunshine / day
September
FairHigh 30.4°C (86.7°F)
Low 24.4°C (75.9°F)
- Rainfall
- 284 mm (11.2 in)
- Rainy days
- 26 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 8.5 h sunshine / day
October
FairHigh 30.4°C (86.7°F)
Low 23.9°C (75°F)
- Rainfall
- 138 mm (5.4 in)
- Rainy days
- 18 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.8 h sunshine / day
November
GreatHigh 29.5°C (85.1°F)
Low 21.5°C (70.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 28 mm (1.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 4 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.2 h sunshine / day
December
GreatHigh 27.8°C (82°F)
Low 19.3°C (66.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 27 mm (1.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 3 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.6 h sunshine / day
Puerto Vallarta Climate & Weather Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine through the year — 2006–2025 averages.
30.8°C (87.4°F)
Hottest month avg high
27.3°C (81.1°F)
Coolest month avg high
305mm
Wettest month avg
1mm
Driest month avg
Temperature by Month
Rainfall by Month
Sunshine Hours
Monthly Averages
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Rainy Days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.3°C (81.1°F) | 18.1°C (64.6°F) | 15.6mm | 2 | 9.8h |
| Feb | 27.4°C (81.3°F) | 17.7°C (63.9°F) | 24.4mm | 2 | 10.5h |
| Mar | 28.1°C (82.6°F) | 17.6°C (63.7°F) | 11.3mm | 1 | 11.5h |
| Apr | 29.1°C (84.4°F) | 18.7°C (65.7°F) | 1mm | 0 | 11.8h |
| May | 30.7°C (87.3°F) | 21.1°C (70°F) | 16mm | 3 | 11.8h |
| Jun | 30.6°C (87.1°F) | 23.9°C (75°F) | 154.9mm | 16 | 10h |
What to Pack
Suggested packing for Puerto Vallarta's climate.
Versatile Layers
Light layers that work for both mild afternoons and cooler evenings.
Rain Protection
A compact umbrella and a light rain jacket for the wettest months.
Sun Protection
Sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses for hot, sunny days.
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