Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, September 4, 2026 – Puerto Vallarta began Friday partly cloudy, warm, and humid. A Versalles weather station reported 27°C (81°F) at 6:29 a.m. CST, with 84% humidity and a heat index near 31°C (87°F). Wind was calm.
The temperature is expected to reach about 33°C (92°F). Humidity will make the afternoon feel considerably hotter, with the apparent temperature potentially approaching 43°C (109°F) around 2 p.m.
Outdoor plans have their best weather window during the morning. The chance of a shower or thunderstorm increases after 2 p.m., while elevated long-period swell remains a concern along the coast.
Rain may be brief and localized
Forecast guidance differs on how much of the city will receive rain. The hourly outlook keeps the chance near 10% to 20% through early afternoon, rising to 30% at 2 p.m., 40% at 3 p.m., and 50% between 4 and 5 p.m. The chance falls to 40% at 6 p.m. and 30% by 7 p.m.
A separate station forecast carries only a 12% chance for the full day. That difference suggests scattered coverage: some neighborhoods may receive a short storm while others remain dry.
Mexico’s 6 a.m. national forecast places Jalisco’s heaviest rain in the eastern and northeastern parts of the state, outside Puerto Vallarta. An isolated local storm could still bring lightning, reduced visibility, and brief street ponding.
Light wind, but higher surf along the coast
Local wind should remain light during the morning before turning west to west-northwest at roughly 8–16 km/h (5–10 mph). Stronger gusts are possible near a thunderstorm.
The official marine forecast maintains a long-period swell of 1.5–2.5 meters (about 5–8 feet) along the Jalisco coast. Puerto Vallarta’s Civil Protection department also issued a municipal warning earlier this week for higher waves at central and northern beaches, with conditions potentially continuing through the weekend.
Hurricane Marie remains well offshore and is moving away from mainland Mexico. The current official forecast concentrates its direct rain, wind, and wave effects around Baja California Sur rather than Puerto Vallarta.
At 6:30 a.m., the official maritime status map showed Puerto Vallarta open to all navigation. That status can change if sea conditions worsen.
Plan around the afternoon heat
Morning hours are better for errands, outdoor exercise, and beach time. Check the flag posted at the individual beach before entering the water because conditions vary along the bay.
Limit strenuous activity during the hottest part of the afternoon. If thunder develops, leave the water and exposed beach areas. Drivers should avoid flooded streets if a localized downpour forms.
Forecasts, beach flags and port conditions can change during the day.
