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Wedding weather in Puerto Vallarta
In Puerto Vallarta, the driest months for a wedding are March and April, when rain falls on about 0% of days. The wettest is August, with rain on about 86% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January ✦ | 5% | 1% | 1.4 | 79°F (26°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 9.7 h/day |
| February | 9% | 3% | 2.5 | 79°F (26°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 10.3 h/day |
| March ✦ | 4% | 1% | 1.3 | 80°F (27°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 11.4 h/day |
| April ✦ | 0% | 0% | 0 | 82°F (28°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 11.8 h/day |
| May | 4% | 0% | 1.1 | 85°F (29°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 11.8 h/day |
| June | 41% | 11% | 12.4 | 86°F (30°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 10 h/day |
| July | 73% | 20% | 22.5 | 87°F (31°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 9.5 h/day |
| August | 86% | 26% | 26.6 | 87°F (30°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 8.8 h/day |
| September | 82% | 24% | 24.7 | 86°F (30°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 8.7 h/day |
| October | 54% | 12% | 16.6 | 86°F (30°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 9.7 h/day |
| November | 10% | 2% | 3 | 84°F (29°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 10.2 h/day |
| December | 7% | 2% | 2.2 | 81°F (27°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 9.5 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 20.65, -105.23. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Puerto Vallarta
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Puerto Vallarta are January, March, and April.
When to be careful
August is the wettest month in Puerto Vallarta: rain falls on about 86% of days, and 26% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Puerto Vallarta weather month by month
What a wedding day in Puerto Vallarta usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Puerto Vallarta weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 5% of days in Puerto Vallarta, about 1.4 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 79°F (26°C), lows 64°F (18°C), with around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Puerto Vallarta weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 9% of days in Puerto Vallarta, about 2.5 days in the month, and 3% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 79°F (26°C), lows 64°F (18°C), with around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Puerto Vallarta weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 4% of days in Puerto Vallarta, about 1.3 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 80°F (27°C), lows 63°F (17°C), with around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Puerto Vallarta weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 0% of days in Puerto Vallarta, about 0 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 82°F (28°C), lows 65°F (18°C), with around 11.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Puerto Vallarta weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 4% of days in Puerto Vallarta, about 1.1 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 85°F (29°C), lows 69°F (21°C), with around 11.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Puerto Vallarta weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 41% of days in Puerto Vallarta, about 12.4 days in the month, and 11% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 86°F (30°C), lows 75°F (24°C), with around 10 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Puerto Vallarta weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 73% of days in Puerto Vallarta, about 22.5 days in the month, and 20% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 87°F (31°C), lows 76°F (25°C), with around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Puerto Vallarta weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 86% of days in Puerto Vallarta, about 26.6 days in the month, and 26% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 87°F (30°C), lows 77°F (25°C), with around 8.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Puerto Vallarta weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 82% of days in Puerto Vallarta, about 24.7 days in the month, and 24% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 86°F (30°C), lows 76°F (25°C), with around 8.7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Puerto Vallarta weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 54% of days in Puerto Vallarta, about 16.6 days in the month, and 12% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 86°F (30°C), lows 75°F (24°C), with around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Puerto Vallarta weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 10% of days in Puerto Vallarta, about 3 days in the month, and 2% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 84°F (29°C), lows 71°F (22°C), with around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Puerto Vallarta weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 7% of days in Puerto Vallarta, about 2.2 days in the month, and 2% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 81°F (27°C), lows 66°F (19°C), with around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Puerto Vallarta?
Based on 10 years of weather data, April is the driest month in Puerto Vallarta, with rain on about 0% of days and average highs around 82°F (28°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are January, March, and April.
What is the rainiest month in Puerto Vallarta?
August is the rainiest month in Puerto Vallarta: on average 26.6 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 26% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Puerto Vallarta?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in January it rains on about 5% of days in Puerto Vallarta. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.