Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) · May
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.
May is one of the best months to visit Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) — with 11 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 29°C (84°F).
Daytime highs average 29°C (84°F), cooling to 22°C (72°F) at night (daily average: 26°C (79°F)). Peaks reach around 31°C (88°F), the coldest nights around 18°C (64°F). With 11 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain over 1 day. The water is a warm 27°C (81°F) — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in May 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 May
- Light summer clothes
- Swimwear and beach towel
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Insect repellent
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Mexico (Puerto Vallarta)?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) (Climate Score: 97/100). Pleasant temperatures (29°C (84°F)), good sunshine (11 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) in May?
- In May, Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) sees daily highs of 29°C (84°F). Nights cool to 22°C (72°F), with a daily average of 26°C (79°F). Peaks reach around 31°C (88°F), the coldest nights around 18°C (64°F).
- How much rain falls in Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) in May?
- In May, Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) receives an average of 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain over 1 rain day. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) get in May?
- Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) averages 11 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) in May?
- Water temperature in Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) in May averages 27°C (81°F) — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
