Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) · March
Best travel monthTravel seasonMexico · North America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 27° (81°)24– (75–)29 (84) | 26° (79°)23– (73–)29 (84) | 27° (81°)24– (75–)29 (84) | 28° (82°)25– (77–)29 (84) | 29° (84°)26– (79–)31 (88) | 31° (88°)27– (81–)33 (91) | 32° (90°)28– (82–)33 (91) | 32° (90°)28– (82–)33 (91) | 32° (90°)28– (82–)33 (91) | 31° (88°)27– (81–)33 (91) | 29° (84°)25– (77–)32 (90) | 27° (81°)22– (72–)30 (86) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 18° (64°)14– (57–)21 (70) | 18° (64°)14– (57–)20 (68) | 18° (64°)14– (57–)21 (70) | 19° (66°)16– (61–)21 (70) | 22° (72°)18– (64–)24 (75) | 24° (75°)21– (70–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)23– (73–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)23– (73–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)23– (73–)26 (79) | 24° (75°)20– (68–)26 (79) | 22° (72°)17– (63–)24 (75) | 19° (66°)15– (59–)22 (72) |
☀️Sunshine | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 9 | 11h UV 10 | 11h UV 10 | 7h UV 8 | 7h UV 8 | 6h UV 8 | 6h UV 8 | 7h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 7h UV 6 |
🌊Water Temp | 26° (79°) | 25° (77°) | 25° (77°) | 25° (77°) | 27° (81°) | 29° (84°) | 31° (88°) | 31° (88°) | 31° (88°) | 31° (88°) | 29° (84°) | 27° (81°) |
🌧Rain Days | 2d17mm (0.7") | 2d31mm (1.2") | 1d13mm (0.5") | 0d2mm (0.1") | 1d9mm (0.4") | 13d184mm (7.2") | 23d260mm (10.3") | 27d350mm (13.8") | 26d331mm (13.0") | 15d169mm (6.6") | 4d35mm (1.4") | 2d30mm (1.2") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
March is one of the best months to visit Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) — with 10 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 27°C (81°F).
Daytime highs average 27°C (81°F), cooling to 18°C (64°F) at night (daily average: 23°C (73°F)). Peaks reach around 29°C (84°F), the coldest nights around 14°C (57°F). With 10 sunshine hours per day, March is one of the sunniest months — 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain over 1 day. Sea temperature is 25°C (77°F) — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in March are ideal.
The driest and sunniest stretch: beach days at Playa Los Muertos, trips to Yelapa and Sayulita, snorkelling around the Marietas Islands. Holy Week brings Mexican families to the coast. By May it is noticeably hotter and stickier as the rainy season draws closer.
Packing list for Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) in March
- T-shirts and shorts
- Swimwear and beach towel
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Insect repellent
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit Mexico (Puerto Vallarta)?
- Yes — March is one of the best months to visit Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) (Climate Score: 93/100). Pleasant temperatures (27°C (81°F)), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) in March?
- In March, Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) sees daily highs of 27°C (81°F). Nights cool to 18°C (64°F), with a daily average of 23°C (73°F). Peaks reach around 29°C (84°F), the coldest nights around 14°C (57°F).
- How much rain falls in Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) in March?
- In March, Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) receives an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain over 1 rain day. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) get in March?
- Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) averages 10 sunshine hours per day in March — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) in March?
- Water temperature in Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) in March averages 25°C (77°F) — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
