Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
81°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Puerto Vallarta
Mexico · North America
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Mid to late
Daytime high
81°F
Lows around 69°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
80°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 2 wet days, fewer than in most months.
6%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.6 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
85%December Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 86° and nights feel near 74°.
ComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
53%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
3 mphDecember Calm
Sea temperature
80°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 80°F, easing to about 77°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning74°F
Feels 78°F
Rain4%
Cloud42%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday80°F
Feels 85°F
Rain5%
Cloud41%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Feels 85°F
Rain6%
Cloud47%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening77°F
Feels 84°F
Rain4%
Cloud46%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80 | 67 | 0.6 | 3 | 9.7 | 82 | 77 |
| Feb | 80 | 67 | 0.9 | 2 | 10.5 | 80 | 76 |
| Mar | 81 | 68 | 0.3 | 1 | 11.4 | 78 | 76 |
| Apr | 83 | 70 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.7 | 77 | 77 |
| May | 86 | 74 | 0.3 | 1 | 11.9 | 76 | 79 |
| Jun | 87 | 78 | 7.1 | 16 | 10.3 | 82 | 81 |
| Jul | 88 | 79 | 10.4 | 27 | 9.3 | 83 | 84 |
| Aug | 88 | 79 | 13.0 | 28 | 8.9 | 84 | 86 |
| Sep | 87 | 79 | 13.0 | 28 | 8.4 | 86 | 85 |
| Oct | 87 | 78 | 6.2 | 18 | 9.9 | 85 | 85 |
| Nov | 85 | 73 | 1.1 | 4 | 10.2 | 83 | 83 |
| Dec | 81 | 69 | 0.8 | 2 | 9.6 | 83 | 80 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology