Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico in January
Weather score78Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 24mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
24mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
78
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 24mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°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
January29°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsApril to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January24mm average rain
January 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
January6.9 hours average sun
January sits close to Puerto Vallarta's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January25°C average sea
January 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
January78 weather score
January 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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