Puerto Vallarta weather in May [2026]

Month summary

Puerto Vallarta weather in May

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

20°C – 29°C

🌧 Rainy days

4% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.0h 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 May?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (29°C, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 4%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 29°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: May in Puerto Vallarta is absolutely stunning—warm days hover in the high 80s, perfect for beach lovers who don't mind heat. You'll get nearly 12 hours of daily sunshine with virtually no rain, making it ideal for water activities and exploring. Fair warning: it's hot and humid, so this month rewards travelers who wake early and embrace leisurely afternoons.

By trip type

Puerto Vallarta in May by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in May

🎯 Water at 26°C and lively beaches — May is peak swimming season in Puerto Vallarta Spring marks the start of the good season in Puerto Vallarta. Temperatures rise (29°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (4% 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 May, Puerto Vallarta averages 29°C, 4% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.2/10. See methodology →

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