Best Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta
Mexico · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Puerto Vallarta are February, March and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Puerto Vallarta sees its warmest weather in May, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in January (around 27°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1282mm — September is typically the wettest month (~313mm) and April the driest (~3mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from June to October — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 19°C | 35mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 27° / 19°C | 15mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 28° / 19°C | 4mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 29° / 20°C | 3mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 31° / 22°C | 11mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 31° / 25°C | 167mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 30° / 25°C | 298mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 30° / 25°C | 289mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 30° / 25°C | 313mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 30° / 24°C | 111mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 29° / 22°C | 20mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 27° / 20°C | 18mm | 🌟 Great |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Puerto Vallarta are February, March and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Puerto Vallarta?
- May is typically the hottest month in Puerto Vallarta, with average daytime highs around 31°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Puerto Vallarta?
- September is usually the wettest month, with around 313mm of precipitation.