Month guide · Puerto Vallarta · Mexico
Puerto Vallarta in July
What July is really like in Puerto Vallarta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. Hot, humid and wet, with Mexican summer-holiday families; turtle-release programmes often begin.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Puerto Vallarta: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with June (32°C (90°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:29
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:45
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Late dry season (May). Hot and still dry, with quieter beaches, lower prices and Vallarta Pride.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
- Sea turtle nesting and hatchling releases at local camps (about July to December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Gallery · Zona Romántica
Galleries of the Centro and Zona Romántica
Look for Huichol art from Wixárika communities in the Sierra, and ask galleries about the artists' cooperatives.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- After dark
- Rainy day
- Shopping
Waterfront · Centro
The Malecón
Puerto Vallarta's seafront promenade runs for about a kilometre along the old town, lined with bronze and stone sculptures such as the seahorse rider and the ladder-climbing 'In Search of Reason'.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Couples
- After dark
- Art
- Kids
Religious site · Centro
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Visit during the first twelve days of December to see processions arriving with music and dancers.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
Beach · Zona Romántica
Playa Los Muertos and the pier
The town's most popular beach is lined with restaurants, beach clubs and loungers, with volleyball, vendors and a lively LGBTQ+-friendly section towards its southern end.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Outdoors
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Puerto Vallarta.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 24°C and 15 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Puerto Vallarta in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot, humid and wet, with Mexican summer-holiday families; turtle-release programmes often begin.
+How warm is Puerto Vallarta in July?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Puerto Vallarta in July?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.