Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico in March
Weather score82Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
7mm
Sun
8.1h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
82
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°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
March30°C average high
March 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
March7mm average rain
March 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
March8.1 hours average sun
March is one of Puerto Vallarta's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March24°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March82 weather score
March 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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