Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico’s top beach destinations that enjoys a warm climate all year long. However, there are changes in temperatures and humidity and rainfall based on different seasons. For example, the temperature typically varies from 62°F to 90°F, and is rarely below 56°F or above 93°F. The area enjoys little rain and sunshine most days from October through June, and the summer is the rainy season with striking lightning and thunderstorms that light up Banderas Bay. If you’d like to learn more about the overall climate and average weather year round in Puerto Vallarta, keep reading below.
Average Temperature in Puerto Vallarta
In Puerto Vallarta, the warmest weather of the year occurs from June through late October with average daily high temperatures above 88°F. Specifically, the hottest month of the year in Puerto Vallarta is July, with an average high of 90°F and low of 76°F. On the contrary, the cool season only lasts for 3.8 months, from mid-December through early April when average daily high temperatures are below 82°F. The coldest month of the year in Puerto Vallarta is January, with average lows of 62°F and highs of 81°F. An interesting fact is that there are two places in the world that have climates that are very similar to Puerto Vallarta. Duque de Caxias in Brazil and Toliara, Madagascar are foreign locations that have average yearly temperatures that are most similar to Puerto Vallarta.
Precipitation and Rainfall
In Puerto Vallarta, the incidence of rainfall varies very significantly throughout the year. The wet season lasts almost 4 months, from mid-June 15 through early October, with more than 41% chance of rain on any given day. On average, August is the month with the most wet days with 24.6 days of the month receiving at least 0.04 inches of precipitation. The dry season in PV lasts around 8 months from mid-October through mid-June. The driest month of the year is April, with an average of 0.4 days with just 0.04 inches of precipitation. The month with the most rain in Puerto Vallarta is August, with an average rainfall of 9.9 inches. Likewise, the month with the least rain in Puerto Vallarta is April, with an average rainfall of 0.1 inches.
Humidity
Humidity also plays a big role in Puerto Vallarta’s climate. The humidity comfort level is based on the dew point, which determines whether perspiration will evaporate from the skin. Therefore, lower dew points feel drier and higher dew points feel more humid. Dew point tends to change more slowly than temperatures so muggy days are usually followed by muggy nights. Puerto Vallarta experiences extreme variation when it comes to humidity. The muggier period of the year lasts for more than 8 months, from early April to mid-December. At that time, the humidity is very high making the air feel quite heavy and sticky at least 51% of the time. The month with the most muggy days in Puerto Vallarta is August, with every day of the month feeling muggy. The month with the fewest muggy days in Puerto Vallarta is February, with around 10 days that feel humid.
Sun Statistics in PV
In terms of sun, Puerto Vallarta is blessed to receive lots of sunshine which is a big reason why it attracts so many vacationers who love to come to enjoy the area’s beaches and sunny days. Also, the length of the day in Puerto Vallarta varies over the course of the year as well. In 2023, the shortest day will be December 21, with 10 hours, 53 minutes of daylight. Likewise, the longest day will be June 21, with 13 hours, 23 minutes of daylight. The earliest sunrise will be at 6:54 AM on April 1st, and the latest sunrise is 1 hour, 7 minutes later at 8:01 AM on October 28th, 2023. Also, the earliest sunset will be at 6:18 PM on November 25th, and the latest sunset is 2 hours, 27 minutes later at 8:45 PM on July 4th.
Windy Season
Likewise, the average hourly wind speed in Puerto Vallarta experiences mild seasonal variation over the course of the year. The windier part of the year lasts for 5 months, from mid-January to mid-June with average wind speeds of more than 6.1 miles per hour. The windiest month of the year in Puerto Vallarta is April, with an average hourly wind speed of 6.8 miles per hour. Specifically, the best place to enjoy the windy season is in Bucerias which is a coastal town located 20 minutes north of the PVR airport. There, kitesurfers from around the world enjoy the windy season in the spring to practice their challenging sport in Banderas Bay. On the contrary, the calmer time of year lasts for nearly 7 months, from mid-June to mid-January. Specifically, the calmest month of the year in Puerto Vallarta is July, with an average hourly wind speed of 5.4 miles per hour.
As you can see, Puerto Vallarta does have quite a bit of variation when it comes to sun, rain, wind and all the factors that make up the area’s climate. However, no matter what time of year you visit, you are sure to find something fun to do. For people that love outdoor activities, the warm weather allows for plenty of water sports and more including paddleboarding, snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, kayaking, and more. In addition, the rainy season during the summer includes tropical thunderstorms that refresh the area’s vegetation making the Sierra Madre mountain jungle greenery in Banderas Bay lush and vibrant. Whether you want sunny days or love watching striking lightning displays, you can find it all in Puerto Vallarta.
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