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Puerto Vallarta in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Puerto Vallarta in March 2025

Good Weather
Hot
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Sunny
Weather for Puerto Vallarta in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +88°F during the day, and approximately 14 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 3 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 7 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+54°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
7 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Puerto Vallarta has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Puerto Vallarta in March

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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +88°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +63°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +91°F.

Is Puerto Vallarta warm or cold in March?

Puerto Vallarta is typically hot in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +66°F to +66°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Puerto Vallarta:

Climate in Puerto Vallarta in March

Puerto Vallarta weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+86°F+88°F+90°F
Min. temperature
+57°F+54°F+57°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+95°F+99°F
Rainfall
17 mm7 mm2 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
81%79%77%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
111412
Cloudy days
121416
Rainy days
532
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +86°F to +88°F during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 17 mm to 7 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 11 to 14.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

How was the weather last March in Puerto Vallarta?

This is the weather in Puerto Vallarta in March 2023:
1 March
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+88°F
2 March
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+84°F
3 March
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+83°F
4 March
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+83°F
5 March
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+86°F
6 March
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+88°F
7 March
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+86°F
8 March
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+86°F
9 March
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+85°F
10 March
☀️
+87°F
11 March
☀️
+87°F
12 March
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+90°F
13 March
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+88°F
14 March
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+89°F
15 March
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+91°F
16 March
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+89°F
17 March
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+88°F
18 March
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+90°F
19 March
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+87°F
20 March
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+88°F
21 March
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+88°F
22 March
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+90°F
23 March
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+90°F
24 March
☁️
+89°F
25 March
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+88°F
26 March
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+88°F
27 March
☁️
+89°F
28 March
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+89°F
29 March
☁️
+89°F
30 March
☁️
+89°F
31 March
☁️
+92°F
In March 2023 Puerto Vallarta had 19 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +84°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 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 March 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 March:

Is March a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?

March 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 March?

Absolutely, March is hot in Puerto Vallarta. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Puerto Vallarta rainy in March?

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

Is it sunny in Puerto Vallarta in March?

The amount of sunny days in Puerto Vallarta during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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.