Puerto Vallarta in December
December is a good month for Puerto Vallarta: a typical day grades A, the 4th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 77°F and about a 6% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
Puerto Vallarta month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA83°F
- FebA83°F
- MarA-84°F
- AprA86°F
- MayA88°F
- JunA-90°F
- JulA-91°F
- AugB+91°F
- SepB+90°F
- OctA90°F
- NovA88°F
- DecA85°F
November: A · December: A · January: A. The best months are usually April, May and November, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in Puerto Vallarta in December
Resorts with the best typical December, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Dec | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Iberostar Selection Playa Mita | A | SatB-SunCMonC-TueCWedC+ |
| Hotel Distrito 88 | A | SatBSunCMonCTueCWedC+ |
| Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueCWedC- |
| Hotel Riu Flamingos | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueCWedC- |
| Hotel Riu Vallarta | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueCWedC- |
| Marival Resort & Suites | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueCWedC- |
| Decameron Isla Coral, Ramada All Inclusive Resort | A | SatC-SunC-MonC-TueC+WedC- |
| Decameron La Marina, Ramada All Inclusive Resort | A | SatC-SunC-MonC-TueC+WedC- |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
How it compares
Puerto Vallarta is among the best-graded beach destinations in December. Every destination in December.
Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
- December is a good month for Puerto Vallarta: a typical day grades A, the 4th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 77°F and about a 6% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
- How warm is Puerto Vallarta in December?
- Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 77°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
- Is December hurricane season in Puerto Vallarta?
- No. Storm risk is very low in December.
- How crowded is Puerto Vallarta in December?
- Typically very busy, around Christmas & holiday break. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Mexico Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 31 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.