Puerto Vallarta Weather by Month
Jalisco, Mexico
The best time to visit Puerto Vallarta for dry, calm weather is March, April and May, when rain falls on only 0.3 to 1.3 days a month and storm activity is low or absent in the records. The wettest month is August, with 27.4 rain days. Pick a month below to see its full numbers, or use the trip odds tool on any month page for your exact dates.
Average highs run from 79.6°F in January to 86.3°F in May. Sea temperature ranges from 76.8°F in March to 89.1°F in August.
Hurricane season here runs mid-May to November 30. In the storm history we hold, October has the most recorded storm days (9 storm days since 1985). This is a look at the past, not a forecast, so book a flexible rate if you travel in season.
Puerto Vallarta monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rain (in) | Humidity | Sea | Storm days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.6°F | 63.1°F | 1.8 | 0.5 | 82% | 77.9°F | 0 |
| February | 80°F | 62.7°F | 1.9 | 0.8 | 81% | 77.8°F | 0 |
| March | 81.1°F | 62.6°F | 1 | 0.3 | 78% | 76.8°F | 0 |
| April | 83.2°F | 65.1°F | 0.3 | 0.1 | 77% | 77.2°F | 0 |
| May | 86.3°F | 69.3°F | 1.3 | 0.3 | 77% | 81.4°F | 1 |
| June | 85.8°F | 74.4°F | 15.1 | 6.3 | 85% | 85.3°F | 3 |
| July | 86.1°F | 75.3°F | 24.5 | 9.7 | 87% | 87.8°F | 4 |
| August | 86°F | 75.4°F | 27.4 | 12.1 | 88% | 89.1°F | 3 |
| September | 85.1°F | 75°F | 26.4 | 11.8 | 89% | 89°F | 5 |
| October | 85.3°F | 73.8°F | 16.2 | 5.5 | 87% | 87.7°F | 9 |
| November | 83.8°F | 69.2°F | 3.2 | 0.9 | 84% | 83.7°F | 0 |
| December | 80.6°F | 65.1°F | 2 | 0.7 | 83% | 80.7°F | 0 |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) and the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Data updated September 2026. How we calculate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
For dry weather with little storm risk, March, April and May are the best months, with 0.3 to 1.3 rain days a month. A rain day is at least 0.04 inches of rain, and is often a short shower.
What is the rainiest month in Puerto Vallarta?
August, with about 27.4 rain days on average over 30 years of daily records.
What is the hottest month in Puerto Vallarta?
May, with average highs of about 86.3°F. The coolest month is January, at about 79.6°F.
How warm is the sea in Puerto Vallarta?
Sea temperature averages 76.8°F in March and 89.1°F in August. It comes from a short marine record of about 4 years, so read it as a recent average.
When is hurricane season in Puerto Vallarta?
mid-May to November 30. October has the most recorded storm days in our history. Storm history starts in 1985 and is not a forecast.