Visit Puerto Vallarta in September? Score 7.0/10 [2026]

Month summary

Puerto Vallarta weather in September

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

77°F – 86°F

🌧 Rainy days

81% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

April (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Puerto Vallarta in September?

✅ 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 : ████████░░ 81%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 86°F

☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 9.0h/d

Our take: September in Puerto Vallarta is hot and steamy—think 25–30°C with serious humidity—but if you love lush, tropical vibes and don't mind afternoon downpours, it's genuinely special. Rain hits about 81% of days (mostly quick bursts), which keeps crowds thin and prices low, perfect for budget travelers. You'll get solid sunshine between showers, so pack light layers and waterproof gear if you're the adventurous type.

By trip type

Puerto Vallarta in September by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in September

Autumn in Puerto Vallarta is often underrated: 30°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 81% 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 °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 September, Puerto Vallarta averages 86°F, 81% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

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