Puerto Vallarta weather in April [2026]

Month summary

Puerto Vallarta weather in April

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

18°C – 27°C

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.5/10

📅 📅 Best month

April (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Puerto Vallarta in April?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (27°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 27°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: April in Puerto Vallarta is absolutely stellar—you're looking at mild days around 27°C, zero rain, and 12 hours of sunshine daily. This is perfect for anyone who loves warm weather without the intense heat or humidity of summer, plus you'll dodge the rainy season entirely. Beach days, exploring Old Town, and outdoor adventures are all calling your name right now.

By trip type

Puerto Vallarta in April by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in April

🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Puerto Vallarta. Temperatures rise (27°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Puerto Vallarta.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	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 ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Puerto Vallarta averages 27°C, 0% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.5/10. See methodology →

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