Visit Puerto Vallarta in January? Score 8.9/10 [2026]

Month summary

Puerto Vallarta weather in January

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

64°F – 79°F

🌧 Rainy days

4% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.3h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

April (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Puerto Vallarta in January?

✅ Good

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

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 4%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 79°F

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.3h/d

Our take: January in Puerto Vallarta is absolutely stellar—think perfect beach days with mild 18–26°C weather, virtually no rain, and over 10 hours of daily sunshine. You'll want lightweight layers for cooler mornings, but honestly, this is prime time for anyone seeking warm weather without oppressive heat. It's ideal for water activities, exploring colonial towns, and soaking up those golden hours.

By trip type

Puerto Vallarta in January by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in January

Even in winter, Puerto Vallarta enjoys 26°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	64°F	79°F	4%	0.0in	10.3h	8.9/10
☀️ February	63°F	79°F	6%	0.0in	10.9h	8.9/10
☀️ March	63°F	79°F	2%	0.0in	11.7h	9.2/10
☀️ April	64°F	81°F	0%	0.0in	12.0h	9.5/10
☀️ May	68°F	84°F	4%	0.0in	12.0h	9.2/10
🌤️ June	75°F	86°F	43%	0.2in	11.0h	7.6/10
⛅ July	77°F	88°F	73%	0.2in	10.1h	7.0/10
🌧️ August	77°F	86°F	85%	0.3in	9.0h	7.0/10
🌧️ September	77°F	86°F	81%	0.3in	9.0h	7.0/10
🌤️ October	75°F	86°F	54%	0.2in	10.9h	7.4/10
☀️ November	72°F	84°F	8%	0.0in	10.7h	8.9/10
☀️ December	66°F	81°F	6%	0.0in	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 January, Puerto Vallarta averages 79°F, 4% rainy days and 10.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10. See methodology →

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