Monthly climate guide
Puerto Vallarta weather in January
January in Puerto Vallarta is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and night-time lows near 15°C (58°F). The month usually brings about 16 mm of rain (very dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Rain is well below Puerto Vallarta's usual level (around 87% less).
- It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Puerto Vallarta.
- Just 110 km apart, but Puerto Vallarta runs about 2°C cooler than Tepic this month.
- Only one month is cooler in Puerto Vallarta than January.
Avg high
27°C
80°F
Avg low
15°C
58°F
Rainfall
16 mm
very dry
Humidity
63%
relative
Sky
51%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Puerto Vallarta weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 58°F | 16 mm | 63% | 51% |
| February | 28°C / 82°F | 15°C / 60°F | 27 mm | 61% | 52% |
| March | 30°C / 86°F | 16°C / 62°F | 21 mm | 51% | 45% |
| April | 32°C / 89°F | 18°C / 64°F | 1 mm | 46% | 53% |
| May | 33°C / 92°F | 20°C / 67°F | 15 mm | 53% | 52% |
| June | 31°C / 88°F | 21°C / 70°F | 164 mm | 69% | 69% |
| July | 28°C / 83°F | 21°C / 70°F | 309 mm | 80% | 78% |
| August | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 70°F | 358 mm | 84% | 83% |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 21°C / 70°F | 356 mm | 85% | 83% |
| October | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 69°F | 156 mm | 82% | 60% |
| November | 27°C / 81°F | 18°C / 64°F | 43 mm | 76% | 49% |
| December | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 60°F | 29 mm | 72% | 55% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Is January a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Puerto Vallarta →Other Mexico cities in January
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Puerto Vallarta in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Puerto Vallarta, with highs around 27°C and about 16 mm of rain.
How warm is Puerto Vallarta in January?
Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 15°C (58°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Vallarta in January?
Puerto Vallarta typically gets around 16 mm of rain in January — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Puerto Vallarta (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.