Puerto Vallarta in May
8.7out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
29°CAvg high
20°CAvg low
3Rainy days (16 mm)
12:59 hDaylight
07:28Sunrise · 20:27 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 16°C | 33 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| February | 26°C | 16°C | 25 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| March | 27°C | 17°C | 10 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| April | 28°C | 18°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| May | 29°C | 20°C | 16 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| June | 28°C | 22°C | 199 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 28°C | 22°C | 286 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 28°C | 22°C | 340 mm | 30 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 27°C | 22°C | 335 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 28°C | 21°C | 150 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.2 |
| November | 27°C | 19°C | 35 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.4 |
| December | 25°C | 17°C | 25 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Puerto Vallarta in May?
Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 20°C.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
The best months are March, April, February, January.