Puerto Vallarta weather in January
January in Puerto Vallarta: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Puerto Vallarta · #88 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Puerto Vallarta climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 30 mm / 1.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Puerto Vallarta in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
- January in Puerto Vallarta: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Puerto Vallarta on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Puerto Vallarta in January?
- In January, Puerto Vallarta averages a daily high of 28.7°C and a low of 19.1°C, with about 29.7 mm of rain over roughly 2.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Puerto Vallarta in January?
- Puerto Vallarta has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in January.