Puerto Vallarta
A cobbled old town climbing the hills above a bay humpback whales use as a winter nursery, fish tacos eaten steps from the malecón, and a jungle backdrop close enough for a zip-line detour before lunch.
The best time to visit Puerto Vallarta is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F). Local time there is 01:29 (UTC-6).
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The year at a glance
January · high 26°C · rain 20mm · 11.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C79°F | 20mm0.8in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| February | 26°C78°F | 19mm0.7in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| March | 26°C79°F | 0mm0.0in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 27°C81°F | 0mm0.0in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| May | 29°C84°F | 3mm0.1in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| June | 30°C85°F | 76mm3.0in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| July | 31°C87°F | 219mm8.6in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| August | 31°C87°F | 248mm9.8in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| September | 30°C86°F | 286mm11.3in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 30°C86°F | 155mm6.1in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| November | 29°C84°F | 9mm0.4in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| December | 27°C81°F | 11mm0.4in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
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- Language
- Spanish, Nahuatl, Yucatec Maya
- Driving
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When is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
The best time to visit Puerto Vallarta is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F).
How warm does Puerto Vallarta get?
Typical daytime highs in Puerto Vallarta are Mar–May 27°C (81°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (87°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (85°F), Dec–Feb 26°C (79°F).
Is Puerto Vallarta expensive?
On the ground, Puerto Vallarta is middling.
What sort of trip is Puerto Vallarta good for?
Puerto Vallarta is good for beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery, relaxing holidays, food and drink.
How rainy is Puerto Vallarta?
The wettest month in Puerto Vallarta is September at 286mm (11.3in), the driest March at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 87mm (3.4in).
What plug do I need for Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta uses type A, B sockets at 127 V.
