When to go · Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 27–30 °C)). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 81–86 °F)). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 20°C68°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- Mexico overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Mexico overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 27–30 °C)). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 81–86 °F)). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.
Weather in May
- Puerto VallartaHighs around 30 °C, lows around 20 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 68 °F, rain on about 2 days
- Pacific coast, Mexico · Puerto Vallarta, Oaxaca coast, Los Caboshot
Dry Nov–May; heavy rain and hurricane risk Jun–Oct, with September the wettest. Whale season Dec–Mar.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Mexico overall
- Medium
- Prices · Mexico overall
- Medium
Mexico overall: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen