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.
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.