Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico in December
Weather score80Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
25mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
80
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December30°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Puerto Vallarta's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsApril to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December25mm average rain
December is one of Puerto Vallarta's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.2 hours average sun
December is below Puerto Vallarta's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December26°C average sea
December is below Puerto Vallarta's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December80 weather score
December scores above Puerto Vallarta's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsFebruary to May and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Marriott
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