Puerto Vallarta weather in September
Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Good
Best time to visit: November – May
What is the weather like in Puerto Vallarta in September?
In September, Puerto Vallarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 329 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Vallarta.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 67 | 66 | 73 |
| Day | 30° | 29° | 29° |
| Night | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| Sun | 5 h | 5 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 28 | 28 | 18 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 12 h 17 min06:48 – 19:05
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 82 %on average
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Mexico_City
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in September
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Puerto Vallarta in September: quick answers
Is Puerto Vallarta hot in September?
Yes. In September, Puerto Vallarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Puerto Vallarta in September?
Yes. In September the sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Puerto Vallarta in September?
It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 329 mm.
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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)