Best Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta for Backpacking – January Scores 85/100

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Backpacking Potential

85/100

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Based on optimal climate

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January, February, December

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22°C – 28°C

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The best time to visit Puerto Vallarta for backpacking is January, February, December, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Puerto Vallarta

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	30°	15	1.1	70%	dry
February	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	31°	7	0.8	70%	dry
March	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	31°	6	0.4	76%	dry
April	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	33°	1	0.2	72%	dry
May	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	34°	6	1	71%	dry
June	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	34°	175	11.3	72%	wet
July	49Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	34°	300	18.1	74%	wet
August	49Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	34°	320	17.7	75%	wet
September	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	33°	372	17.8	77%	wet
October	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	33°	151	8.2	74%	wet
November	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	32°	22	1.6	69%	dry
December	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	30°	15	1.4	71%	dry