Puerto Vallarta weather in May
May in Puerto Vallarta: sweltering, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Puerto Vallarta · #44 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Puerto Vallarta climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 32°C / 90°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 71°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 56 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Puerto Vallarta in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
- May in Puerto Vallarta: sweltering, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Puerto Vallarta on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Puerto Vallarta in May?
- In May, Puerto Vallarta averages a daily high of 32.4°C and a low of 21.4°C, with about 4.3 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Puerto Vallarta in May?
- Puerto Vallarta has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in May.