Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, July 13, 2026 – Puerto Vallarta was cloudy and humid at 6:20 a.m. Monday, with the temperature near 27°C (80°F). Humidity was around 80%, making it feel closer to 28°C (82°F), while winds remained light.
Temperatures are expected to reach 31°C to 32°C (88°F to 90°F) during the early afternoon. The combination of heat and humidity could produce a heat index near 35°C to 36°C (95°F to 97°F), particularly from late morning through the afternoon.
Rain Chances Increase After Lunch
The morning offers the most reliable window for outdoor plans. The hourly Puerto Vallarta forecast shows thunderstorm chances rising during the afternoon, reaching 80% to 90% around 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Other guidance also indicates possible thunderstorms around 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m.
Forecast confidence is higher on the timing than on how widely the storms will develop. Some neighborhoods may receive little rain while a stronger cell produces a heavy downpour elsewhere around the bay.
The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional forecast, valid from 8 a.m. Monday through 8 a.m. Tuesday, places western and southern Jalisco within a regional band of 50 to 75 millimeters, or about 2 to 3 inches, of possible rainfall. That total is not a city-specific prediction, but it signals that stronger storms could produce lightning, reduced visibility, rapid street ponding and localized flooding.
Wind and Coastal Conditions
Winds around Puerto Vallarta should remain fairly light outside thunderstorms. The broader coastal forecast allows sustained winds of 10 to 20 km/h (6 to 12 mph), with gusts of 30 to 50 km/h (19 to 31 mph) during stronger weather.
Waves of 1 to 2 meters (approximately 3 to 7 feet) are forecast along parts of the Jalisco coast. Conditions in sheltered portions of Banderas Bay may be calmer, but beachgoers and small-craft operators should monitor local flags and the SEMAR port-status dashboard before entering the water or departing by boat.
No active tropical cyclone was affecting the eastern Pacific early Monday. The National Hurricane Center was monitoring a disturbance several hundred miles south of southwestern Mexico that could develop during the next two or three days while moving west-northwest, well offshore. It is not a direct threat to Puerto Vallarta today.
The Day’s Best Planning Window
Schedule beach time, errands, and outdoor work before early afternoon when possible. Carry rain protection after lunch and allow additional travel time later in the day, particularly if storms form over the city.
Avoid driving through standing or moving water. During lightning, leave open beaches, pools, rooftops, and boats until the storm has passed. Conditions can change quickly between neighborhoods, so check the latest forecast before evening plans.
