SeasonMapPlaya del Carmen vs Puerto Vallarta in May
Puerto Vallarta is the better pick in May — 91 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Puerto Vallarta is sweltering, dry, while Playa del Carmen is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.
Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Vallarta — May climate, side by side
| Playa del Carmen | Puerto Vallarta | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 87/100 (A) | 91/100 (S) |
| Feels-like high | 39°C | 37°C |
| Avg high / low | 34° / 24° | 32° / 22° |
| Rainfall | 66 mm | 6 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 | 1 |
| Humidity | 78% | 75% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 39 | 56 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Vallarta in May — FAQ
- Is May better in Playa del Carmen or Puerto Vallarta?
- Puerto Vallarta is the better pick in May — 91 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Puerto Vallarta is sweltering, dry, while Playa del Carmen is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Vallarta in May?
- In May, Playa del Carmen averages 34°C high / 24°C low with about 66 mm of rain; Puerto Vallarta averages 32°C high / 22°C low with about 6 mm.