Sun, sea & sand

Puerto Vallarta weather in February

Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

100

Holiday weather in February

Excellent

Best time to visit: November – May

Air temperature26°CNight 17°
Sea temperature24.3°Cpleasant
Sunshine9hrs / dayof 11.5 h daylight
Rainy days2days / month22 mm

What is the weather like in Puerto Vallarta in February?

In February, Puerto Vallarta is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Vallarta.

February compared

How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.

JanuaryJanFebruaryFebMarchMar
Score98100100
Day26°26°26°
Night17°17°17°
Sea25°24°24°
Sun9 h9 h10 h
Rain days321

More details for February

Daylight
11 h 28 min07:31 – 18:59
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
15 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
11 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
41 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC−6America/Mexico_City

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in February

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes

Puerto Vallarta in February: quick answers

Is Puerto Vallarta hot in February?

Warm rather than hot: in February, daytime highs in Puerto Vallarta average 26 °C and nights cool to about 17 °C.

Can you swim in Puerto Vallarta in February?

Yes. In February the sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming.

Does it rain much in Puerto Vallarta in February?

Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 22 mm in total.

Puerto Vallarta month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)