Puerto Vallarta started Saturday with light rain and 25°C (77°F) at 6:22 a.m. local time, with warm, humid weather expected throughout the day.
The forecast calls for a high near 31°C (88°F) and a low near 25°C (76°F). Clouds are expected to build after some morning breaks, with light rain or showers most likely from the afternoon into early evening.
Rain chances vary by forecast model, but the practical planning range is moderate to high. Hourly guidance shows roughly 40% to 50% shower chances during parts of the afternoon and evening, while one daily forecast puts the overall chance near 80% with light totals. Keep an umbrella or a lightweight rain shell on hand, especially for late-day errands, outdoor dining, and travel between neighborhoods.
Humidity will make the afternoon feel warmer than the thermometer. Around early afternoon, temperatures near 29°C (84°F) could feel closer to 33°C (91°F), particularly away from the breeze. Hydration and shade matter more than the air temperature suggests.
Winds are expected to stay light to moderate near the bay. Offshore guidance for the Jalisco and Colima coast shows 10-knot winds shifting during the day, with seas of 1.2 to 1.8 meters (4 to 6 feet) in south to southwest swell. Surf may be more noticeable near exposed points and river mouths than in sheltered beach zones. Follow lifeguard flags and avoid swimming near river mouths after rain, where runoff and changing currents can be stronger.
There is no active tropical cyclone threat for Puerto Vallarta this morning. The National Hurricane Center said at 5 a.m. Pacific time, tropical cyclone formation is not expected in the eastern and central North Pacific during the next seven days. That does not rule out localized rainy-season showers, lightning, short periods of poor visibility, or ponding on flood-prone streets if rain intensifies.
For beach, boat, and road plans, the best window is likely the first half of the day, before shower chances increase. Check updated forecasts, beach flags, and port guidance before heading out; conditions can change quickly during the summer rainy season.
