Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Vallarta in January

Playa del Carmen and Puerto Vallarta are nearly tied in January — 89 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Playa del Carmen is hot, a little rain, clean air; Puerto Vallarta is hot, dry, clean air.

Playa del Carmen vs Puerto VallartaJanuary climate, side by side

Playa del CarmenPuerto Vallarta
Comfort score89/100 (A)89/100 (A)
Feels-like high30°C32°C
Avg high / low28° / 20°29° / 18°
Rainfall42 mm21 mm
Rainy days113
Humidity77%81%
Air quality (AQI)3431

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Vallarta in January — FAQ

Is January better in Playa del Carmen or Puerto Vallarta?
Playa del Carmen and Puerto Vallarta are nearly tied in January — 89 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Playa del Carmen is hot, a little rain, clean air; Puerto Vallarta is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Vallarta in January?
In January, Playa del Carmen averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 42 mm of rain; Puerto Vallarta averages 29°C high / 18°C low with about 21 mm.