Puerto Vallarta weather in December
December in Puerto Vallarta: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Puerto Vallarta · #97 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Puerto Vallarta climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 23 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Puerto Vallarta in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
- December in Puerto Vallarta: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Puerto Vallarta on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Puerto Vallarta in December?
- In December, Puerto Vallarta averages a daily high of 29.1°C and a low of 20.3°C, with about 22.9 mm of rain over roughly 2.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Puerto Vallarta in December?
- Puerto Vallarta has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.