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Puerto Vallarta in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Puerto Vallarta in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Puerto Vallarta in December 2024

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Weather for Puerto Vallarta in December is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +84°F during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 7 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in December around 22 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
22 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Puerto Vallarta has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Puerto Vallarta in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Puerto Vallarta for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +86°F with a maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +61°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +82°F.

Is Puerto Vallarta warm or cold in December?

Puerto Vallarta is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +88°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +70°F to +66°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

December is one of the coolest months in Puerto Vallarta, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Puerto Vallarta in December

Puerto Vallarta weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+88°F+84°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+57°F+55°F+54°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+95°F+93°F
Rainfall
32 mm22 mm29 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
84%84%83%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
11910
Cloudy days
101515
Rainy days
976
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +88°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +84°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 32 mm to 22 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in November to 9 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Puerto Vallarta in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Puerto Vallarta is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Puerto Vallarta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 22 mm, with a 16% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Puerto Vallarta wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 376 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Puerto Vallarta?

This is the weather in Puerto Vallarta in December 2023:
1 December
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+86°F
2 December
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+84°F
3 December
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+82°F
4 December
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+80°F
5 December
☁️
+86°F
6 December
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+90°F
7 December
☁️
+87°F
8 December
☀️
+87°F
9 December
☀️
+88°F
10 December
☀️
+89°F
11 December
☁️
+89°F
12 December
☀️
+89°F
13 December
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+86°F
14 December
☁️
+88°F
15 December
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+90°F
16 December
☀️
+89°F
17 December
☁️
+90°F
18 December
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+90°F
19 December
☀️
+90°F
20 December
☁️
+87°F
21 December
☁️
+85°F
22 December
☁️
+86°F
23 December
🌧️
+85°F
24 December
☁️
+84°F
25 December
☁️
+80°F
26 December
☁️
+79°F
27 December
☀️
+81°F
28 December
☀️
+82°F
29 December
☀️
+82°F
30 December
☀️
+83°F
31 December
☁️
+83°F
In December 2023 Puerto Vallarta had 10 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Puerto Vallarta climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Puerto Vallarta in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2019 (+87°F) and the highest in 2023 (+90°F). The driest year was 1994 with only 846 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 2461 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Puerto Vallarta in December:

Is December a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?

December is a really good time to go to Puerto Vallarta. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Puerto Vallarta.

Can you sunbathe in Puerto Vallarta in December?

December is warm in Puerto Vallarta. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Puerto Vallarta rainy in December?

Puerto Vallarta is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Puerto Vallarta in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Puerto Vallarta in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Mexico

Check out the weather for other cities in Mexico.

Monthly weather in Puerto Vallarta

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Puerto Vallarta, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.