Puerto Vallarta weather in March [2026]

Month summary

Puerto Vallarta weather in March

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

17°C – 26°C

🌧 Rainy days

2% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.2/10

📅 📅 Best month

April (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Puerto Vallarta in March?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°C, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 2%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.7h/d

Our take: March is basically Puerto Vallarta's sweet spot—you're looking at perfect beach weather with temperatures in the mid-70s to low-80s Fahrenheit, virtually zero rain, and over 11 hours of daily sunshine. It's ideal for anyone who loves warm days without oppressive heat, and those golden hours mean great photography and outdoor exploration. Pack light layers for cooler mornings, sunscreen regardless, and prepare for some of the year's best conditions.

By trip type

Puerto Vallarta in March by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in March

🎯 Ideal beach temperature (27°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in Puerto Vallarta. Temperatures rise (26°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (2% 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 March, Puerto Vallarta averages 26°C, 2% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.2/10. See methodology →

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