Puerto Vallarta in July: weather, rain (73%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Puerto Vallarta weather in July

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

25°C – 31°C

🌧 Rainy days

73% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

April (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Puerto Vallarta in July?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ███████░░░ 73%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 31°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.1h/d

Our take: July in Puerto Vallarta is hot and steamy—think tropical downpours most afternoons, though mornings stay sunny. You'll get around 10 hours of daylight to explore, and the warmth is intense but manageable if you're okay with humidity. This is peak rainy season, so it's perfect for travelers seeking fewer crowds, lush green landscapes, and don't mind ducking into a café when showers roll through.

By trip type

Puerto Vallarta in July by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in July

🎯 Water at 28°C and lively beaches — July is peak swimming season in Puerto Vallarta In the height of summer, Puerto Vallarta sees high temperatures (31°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 73% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (9.5/10) is significantly better if possible.

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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 July, Puerto Vallarta averages 31°C, 73% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

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