September · Mexico
Best time to visit Puerto Vallarta in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Vallarta in September
Average temperature 24°C, 258 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
6.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 258 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Puerto Vallarta scores 6.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 258 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Vallarta sets a cobbled old town and malecón against Banderas Bay and the foothills of the Sierra Madre.
September in Puerto Vallarta: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
With 24°C (76°F) on average, September delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 258 mm, but with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 6.5/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Puerto Vallarta — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puerto Vallarta in September?
- In September, Puerto Vallarta averages 24°C, 258 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
- September earns a 6.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puerto Vallarta in September?
- Expect about 258 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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