Weather in Puerto Vallarta

The weather in puerto vallarta is often compared with that of those Pacific Islands; Vallarta is located on the Gold Coast of Mexico, in the middle of north to south in the Banderas Bay, where the Pacific Ocean bathes the boundary between Jalisco and Nayarit. Located in the same latitudes that the Hawaiian Islands (20 degrees north),
Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, is surrounded by jungle and receives significant rainfall during the summer.

Although in autumn and spring, the temperatures are moderate, the rain can spoil a day at the beach can enjoy the spectacle of thunderstorms, with rain falling on the green hills and lightning illuminating the sky while advancing the large clouds in the bay.

The temperatures reach 32ºC (90ºF) during the summer, and moisture can increase the feeling of warmth. The organic waste from the jungle are washed by rain until the local channels and coffee can stain the ocean water in the mouth, which diminish the aesthetic appeal of the sea and the beach, but you can be certain that it is not an artificial contamination, but is part of what is natural in this area.

During the winter, temperatures are between 28-30ºC (80ºF), which is very convenient for a walk on the beach. The temperature during the night between 19 and 24ºC (60 – 70ºF).
During the last few weeks of December, January and February, the day is mild and can easily use light clothing (only the local feel cold).

In the evening it may be necessary to bring a light sweater or blouse, a jacket or long-sleeved shirt, but if your usual environment is a cold weather walking in short sleeve shirt will seem obvious. Temperatures drop as the sunset until 8 in the morning where comes out again.

December: Average Max: 27.5ºC/Min. 16.5ºC
January: Average Max: 27ºC/16ºC
February: Average Max: 26.6ºC / Low 16ºC