Weather and Temperatures in Puerto Vallarta

Discovery Puerto Vallarta offers you in this new section the most upated datas about weather and ocean temperature in Puerto Vallarta.

Weather: Puerto Vallarta has an exceptional climate, with only 4 months of tropical heat. There’s just 2 seasons, from November to May, it’s dry and from June to October, it’s the rainy season, but don’t worried too much as Puerto Vallarta receive an average of 300 sunny days a year.
Daytime temperatures range from 80° to 90° with humidity, and nighttime temperatures range from 62° F to 80°C, the coldest are from December to March. Puerto Vallarta is situated on the same latitude as Hawaii and enjoys a similar sunny and tropical climate.

Hurricanes: The hurricane season starts in June until end of November. The last hurricane to hit Puerto Vallarta was Kenna in October 2002. But hurricanes are not that common as in other parts and the Mexican Authorities take real good care over the matter in combination with several National and International agencies. In any case, before planning a vacation, check the available sites on the right column for weather forecast.

Ocean Temperature: Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas are well protected by Sierra Madre Mountain Range that surrounds the bay. Its depth and tranquility allow you to enjoy a great location for some of the best snorkeling and fishing in the world. In addition, from December to April, the bay is full of dolphins, sea turtles, giant manta rays with "wingspans" ranging from 16 to 30 feet, and gray and humpback whales that come to visit the Bay during the winter months. The open end of the Bay faces west so you can observe the most spectacular and colorful sunsets as the sun disappears on the Bay horizon.