Puerto Vallarta Climate

With lapping waters, swaying palm trees, year-round tropical weather, and chic amenities, the resort city of Puerto Vallarta is the essence of an ideal sultry getaway.

Geographically, the city is in the same latitude as Hawaii, so you can only imagine the kind of weather you are in for. Puerto Vallarta revels in warm and welcoming sunshine almost every day of the year, enjoying a yearly average temperature of 82ºF (28ºC). Yes, every day is beach day in the city!

August and September are the hottest months, coinciding with the rainy season that starts from mid-June to mid-October. This season is characterized by high humidity, high temperatures, and passing tropical rains. August is the wettest month, with about 14 days of significant precipitation concentrated in rainstorms. Occasional tropical storms bring thunderstorms in November, although it is typically dry. February to April are the times with the least cloud cover.

The variations in humidity and high temperature can make the July to September almost intolerable. Puerto Vallarta has average daily high temperature of 86°F (30°C), average daily low temperature of 70 °F (21 °C), and average daily humidity of 75%. Temperatures during nighttime are comfortable.