Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean · Mexico
Cheap flights to Puerto Vallarta
A cobbled old town on the Bay of Banderas, with jungle-backed beaches and humpback whales in winter.
- Best weather
- Nov to May
- Wet season
- Jun to Sep
- Warmest
- Jul, 32°C
- Airport
- PVR
Best time to visit Puerto Vallarta
The best time to visit Puerto Vallarta for the weather is from November to May, when daytime highs average 27 to 30°C (81 to 86°F) and it's mostly dry.
Puerto Vallarta has a wet season from June to September, when most of the year's rain falls: about 16 rainy days in September, against about 0 rainy days in April. It's usually the quieter time to travel, which can mean cheaper fares, but expect heavy downpours.
The warmest month is July, with highs around 32°C (90°F); the coolest is January, at around 27°C (80°F) by day and 17°C (62°F) at night.
Puerto Vallarta weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Best | 27°C 80°F | 17°C 62°F | 2 rainy days | Dry season, warm |
| February Best | 27°C 80°F | 17°C 62°F | 1 rainy day | Dry season, warm |
| March Best | 27°C 81°F | 17°C 63°F | 1 rainy day | Dry season, warm |
| April Best | 28°C 82°F | 19°C 66°F | 0 rainy days | Dry season, warm |
| May Best | 29°C 85°F | 22°C 71°F | 1 rainy day | Dry season, warm |
| June | 32°C 89°F | 25°C 77°F | 11 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| July | 32°C 90°F | 25°C 77°F | 16 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| August | 32°C 90°F | 24°C 76°F | 15 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| September | 32°C 90°F | 24°C 76°F | 16 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| October | 32°C 89°F | 24°C 75°F | 5 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| November Best | 30°C 86°F | 21°C 69°F | 1 rainy day | Dry season, hot |
| December Best | 28°C 82°F | 18°C 64°F | 2 rainy days | Dry season, warm |
Long-term averages from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Puerto Vallarta
Farepop finds fares to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Brisbane 12,100 km · about 15.5 hours non-stop Sydney 12,500 km · about 16 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Auckland 10,500 km · about 13.5 hours non-stop Wellington 10,700 km · about 14 hours non-stop |
| United States | Dallas 980 mi · about 2.5 hours non-stop Los Angeles 1,200 mi · about 3 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Calgary 3,500 km · about 5 hours non-stop Toronto 3,500 km · about 5 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Belfast 5,400 mi · about 11.5 hours non-stop Glasgow 5,400 mi · about 11.5 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Cork 8,700 km · about 11.5 hours non-stop Dublin 8,700 km · about 11.5 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Puerto Vallarta
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
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Puerto Vallarta: questions
When is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
For the weather, from November to May, when daytime highs average around 28°C. These are long-term averages from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
When is the rainy season in Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta's wet season runs from June to September. September is usually the wettest month, with about 16 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Puerto Vallarta?
Farepop finds fares to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).
How can I find cheap flights to Puerto Vallarta?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Puerto Vallarta costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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