May could be a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +91°F, and there are typically 11 sunny days in May. However, expect about 4 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 10 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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May is usually the hottest month of the year in Puerto Vallarta;
Average weather
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+91°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
10 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Puerto Vallarta has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Puerto Vallarta in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Puerto Vallarta for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +93°F with a maximum of +97°F and a minimum of +64°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +90°F.
Is Puerto Vallarta warm or cold in May?
Puerto Vallarta is typically hot in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +90°F to +91°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +68°F to +72°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
May is the hottest month in Puerto Vallarta, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Puerto Vallarta in May
Puerto Vallarta weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+90°F
+91°F
+90°F
Min. temperature
+57°F
+59°F
+68°F
Max. temperature
+99°F
+100°F
+100°F
Rainfall
2 mm
10 mm
173 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
77%
78%
82%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
12
11
3
Cloudy days
16
16
7
Rainy days
2
4
20
Snowy days
0
0
0
May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +90°F to +91°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 2 mm to 10 mm.Humidity rises from 77% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 12 sunny days in April to 11 in May.
Wind speed in Puerto Vallarta in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 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 May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Puerto Vallarta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 2 mm, with a 3% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain.Puerto Vallarta is amazing in May with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May 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 May in Puerto Vallarta?
This is the weather in Puerto Vallarta in May 2023:
1 May
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+90°F
2 May
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+92°F
3 May
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+93°F
4 May
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+94°F
5 May
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+94°F
6 May
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+97°F
7 May
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+97°F
8 May
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+97°F
9 May
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+97°F
10 May
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+97°F
11 May
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+97°F
12 May
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+94°F
13 May
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+91°F
14 May
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+93°F
15 May
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+92°F
16 May
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+93°F
17 May
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+93°F
18 May
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+91°F
19 May
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+94°F
20 May
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+89°F
21 May
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+97°F
22 May
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+95°F
23 May
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+95°F
24 May
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+96°F
25 May
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+95°F
26 May
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+96°F
27 May
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+93°F
28 May
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+93°F
29 May
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+93°F
30 May
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+96°F
31 May
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+90°F
In May 2023 Puerto Vallarta had 20 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +93°F, with an absolute maximum of +97°F and a minimum of +90°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
It’s always a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Puerto Vallarta in May?
Absolutely, May 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 May?
Puerto Vallarta is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Puerto Vallarta in May?
The amount of sunny days in Puerto Vallarta during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
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.