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Things to do in Puerto Vallarta
Snorkeling, scuba diving and food tours and more, with the best month for each. Puerto Vallarta is most comfortable for sightseeing in December to April.
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- Snorkeling
- Scuba diving
- Food tours
- ATV tours
- Boat tours
- Cooking classes
- Zipline tours
- Walking tours
- Sunset cruises
- Catamaran tours
Popular tours in Puerto Vallarta
Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV AdventureFrom $110View 
Puerto Vallarta Zipline, Rappel, Water Slide & Speedboat tourFrom $69View 
Puerto Vallarta VIP Promotional TourFrom $30View 
Puerto Vallarta: Tequila Tasting + Immersive Experience.From $38View 
3-Hour Guided Food Tour in Puerto VallartaFrom $50View 
Puerto Vallarta Luxury Yacht Tour: Snorkeling, Open Bar and LunchFrom $89View
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Puerto Vallarta month by month
Puerto Vallarta weather by month
Averages for Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 80 (27) | 80 (27) | 81 (27) | 82 (28) | 85 (29) | 89 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 89 (32) | 86 (30) | 82 (28) |
| Low °F (°C) | 62 (17) | 62 (17) | 63 (17) | 66 (19) | 71 (22) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) | 76 (24) | 76 (24) | 75 (24) | 69 (21) | 64 (18) |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Sea °F (°C) | 77 (25) | 76 (24) | 75 (24) | 76 (25) | 79 (26) | 83 (28) | 85 (30) | 86 (30) | 86 (30) | 86 (30) | 83 (28) | 79 (26) |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:41 pm | 6:59 pm | 7:10 pm | 7:20 pm | 7:31 pm | 7:43 pm | 7:45 pm | 7:31 pm | 7:04 pm | 6:37 pm | 6:20 pm | 6:23 pm |
Day trips from Puerto Vallarta
- Bucerias 11 mi
- A relaxed beach town on the north side of the bay.
- Punta Mita 21 mi
- A peninsula of resorts, surf breaks and the Marietas Islands boats.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
For walking around and sightseeing, December to April. July is the warmest month at about 90°F (32°C), and January the coolest at about 80°F (27°C).
What is the rainiest month in Puerto Vallarta?
July, with about 16 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.
When is the sea warmest in Puerto Vallarta?
August, at about 86°F (30°C). It's coolest in March, at about 75°F (24°C).