Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Puerto Vallarta are March, January, February — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is January, February, March, April, November, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Puerto Vallarta (21 m elevation).
Month by month
Puerto Vallarta weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9°C / 79°F | 1.3 | 93 | Best |
| February | 25.8°C / 78°F | 2 | 92 | Best |
| March | 26.3°C / 79°F | 0 | 94 | Best |
| April | 27°C / 81°F | 0 | 91 | |
| May | 28.9°C / 84°F | 0 | 81 | Shoulder |
| June | 29.6°C / 85°F | 9.7 | 62 | Shoulder |
| July | 30.6°C / 87°F | 19.5 | 46 | |
| August | 30.5°C / 87°F | 22.2 | 46 | |
| September | 30.2°C / 86°F | 18.7 | 47 | |
| October | 30.2°C / 86°F | 11.3 | 56 | |
| November | 29°C / 84°F | 1.2 | 78 | |
| December | 27°C / 81°F | 1.2 | 88 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Puerto Vallarta month by month
Puerto Vallarta's comfort score peaks in March at 93.5, with an average high of 26.3°C and zero measured wet days, just ahead of January's 92.5 and February's 91.5. Monsoon season (July-September) brings the heaviest rain, 18.7–22.2 wet days a month, and comfort collapses to 45.5–47.2 as humidity takes over. RouteVerdict's editorial pick spans January through April and November through December, entirely avoiding the wet summer and early autumn months.
FAQ
Puerto Vallarta timing questions
What is the best month to visit Puerto Vallarta?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are March, January, and February, with March scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is January, February, March, April, November, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Puerto Vallarta?
July, with an average daily high of 30.6°C (87°F).
What is the rainiest month in Puerto Vallarta?
August, averaging 22.2 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Puerto Vallarta?
May and June — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
How wet does Puerto Vallarta get in monsoon season?
July through September averages 18.7–22.2 wet days a month, and comfort collapses to 45.5–47.2 — a sharp drop from March's peak of 93.5.
What is Puerto Vallarta's single best month for weather?
March, with an average high of 26.3°C, zero measured wet days, and a comfort score of 93.5 — the highest measured for any month.