Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Puerto Vallarta
Which Season to Choose?

Puerto Vallarta, Mexican charm on the Pacific — Malecón, tropical sierra and Riviera Nayarit beaches.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 20.65°N 105.23°W

AprilBest month

27°COptimal temperature

0%Rainy days

Quick decision

When to visit Puerto Vallarta?

🌞 Best time overall

April

🌡️ Optimal temperature

18°C–27°C in April

🌧 Least rain

0% rainy days in April

🌧 Wettest month

July (73%)

📅 Best score

9.5/10

By trip type

Best time by type of trip

🏖️BeachesNovember–May — Playa de los Muertos, Conchas Chinas and Sayulita.

🐋Humpback WhalesDecember–March — spotting in Banderas Bay.

🎨Malecón & ArtYear-round — promenade sculptures, galleries and Zona Romántica.

🍽️GastronomyYear-round — seafood, tacos and Malecón restaurants.

Monthly climate data

Puerto Vallarta weather month by month

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rainy days (%)	Precip. mm/d	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	18°C	26°C	4%	0.4	10.3h	8.9/10
☀️ February	17°C	26°C	6%	0.6	10.9h	8.9/10
☀️ March	17°C	26°C	2%	0.2	11.7h	9.2/10
☀️ April	18°C	27°C	0%	0.0	12.0h	9.5/10
☀️ May	20°C	29°C	4%	0.1	12.0h	9.2/10
🌤️ June	24°C	30°C	43%	4.2	11.0h	7.6/10
⛅ July	25°C	31°C	73%	6.3	10.1h	7.0/10
🌦️ August	25°C	30°C	85%	7.6	9.0h	7.0/10
🌦️ September	25°C	30°C	81%	8.4	9.0h	7.0/10
🌤️ October	24°C	30°C	54%	4.3	10.9h	7.4/10
☀️ November	22°C	29°C	8%	0.5	10.7h	8.9/10
☀️ December	19°C	27°C	6%	0.5	10.0h	8.9/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

Seasonal breakdown

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time

Average 27°C, 2% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 9.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 30°C, 67% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 30°C, 48% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time

Average 26°C, 5% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.9/10.

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Activities & tours

Activities and tours in Puerto Vallarta

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Monthly weather

Detailed weather by month

✍️ Our take

Best months in Puerto Vallarta

March✅ Excellent · 26°C

March is basically Puerto Vallarta's sweet spot—you're looking at perfect beach weather with temperatures in the…

April✅ Excellent · 27°C

April in Puerto Vallarta is absolutely stellar—you're looking at mild days around 27°C, zero rain, and 12 hours of…

May✅ Excellent · 29°C

May in Puerto Vallarta is absolutely stunning—warm days hover in the high 80s, perfect for beach lovers who don't mind…

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

April is ideal with 0% rainy days and 27°C.

July is the wettest month with 73% rainy days.

Yes, April is the best month with an average of 27°C.

In winter, the average score is 8.9/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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