Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Sept. 8, 2026 – Puerto Vallarta begins Tuesday warm and hazy, with a high near 34°C (93°F) and showers most likely during the late afternoon and evening.
Humid conditions at daybreak
The latest airport weather observation, recorded at 5:42 a.m. local time, showed 26°C (79°F), haze, and partly to mostly cloudy skies. Humidity was near 94%, with a light northeasterly wind around 7 km/h (4 mph).
A separate hourly forecast placed the city near 24°C (76°F) at 6 a.m., with overcast skies and a 10% rain chance. Conditions were checked at 6:20 a.m. and can change during the day.
Heat builds before the rain window
Temperatures should climb quickly after 9 a.m. The Puerto Vallarta forecast calls for a high near 34°C (93°F) and an overnight low near 24°C (76°F).
Humidity will make the afternoon feel hotter than the air temperature. The peak feels-like estimate could approach 42°C (107°F), especially in direct sun. Extended outdoor work or exercise is better scheduled before late morning.
Showers become more likely after lunch
The morning should remain mostly dry. Hourly guidance raises the rain chance from 22% at 1 p.m. to about 50% between 5 and 7 p.m., with passing showers possible into the evening.
The daily forecast gives Puerto Vallarta a 62% overall chance of precipitation and a 15% daytime thunderstorm chance. The thunderstorm probability rises to 33% during the evening. This does not currently appear to be an all-day rain event.
Any storm that forms could bring lightning, a short period of heavier rain, and reduced visibility. Water may collect briefly on low-lying or poorly drained streets, but the national outlook does not place coastal Jalisco in the state’s heaviest forecast rain zone.
Higher surf along the Jalisco coast
The National Meteorological Service outlook calls for long-period swell of 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6.5 feet) along the Jalisco coast. It also allows for isolated gusts of 30 to 50 km/h (19 to 31 mph) across the state, although local sustained winds should remain lighter outside thunderstorms.
Tropical cyclone Marie remains under advisories in the eastern Pacific, but the official outlook reviewed Tuesday morning did not place Puerto Vallarta under a direct cyclone wind or rain warning. The immediate coastal concern is the swell.
Beach conditions can differ across the bay. Swimmers should follow the flag posted by lifeguards at each beach and use added caution where waves or currents are stronger.
Morning offers the steadier window
Morning through early afternoon offers the better period for errands, walking, and outdoor plans. Carry rain protection after lunch, limit strenuous activity during the hottest hours and check radar or beach flags again before late-day travel or water activities.
