Myth: It rains all dayFact: During rainy season, it does rain most days and more than in the other Puerto Vallarta seasons, but the rainfall generally lasts for just a few hours and typically only comes around at night.
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The Weather in Puerto VallartaHurricane season lasts from June through November, so you should be aware of the potential for tropical storms and hurricanes if you're visiting during that period, although Puerto Vallarta's privileged location in a bay with nearby mountains offers it some natural protection from storms.
From July to October, the Puerto Vallarta weather features regular rain showers almost every afternoon, ranging from calm showers to thunderstorms. These storms can be magnificent to watch as lightning pierces the sky and lights up the ocean.
Because Puerto Vallarta is on the same latitude as the Hawaiian Islands, the climate is very similar. Humidity is definitely a defining factor of Puerto Vallarta weather for part of the year. This part of Mexico is very humid in July, August, and September - which also happens to be the Puerto Vallarta rainy season.
In Puerto Vallarta, the rainy season falls between June and mid-October and sometimes extends into November. The risk of hurricane strikes is usually highest in August and September, and there are some parts of Mexico that get hit more often than others.
Cancun can be more humid than Puerto Vallarta, which can make a real difference when you're spending a lot of time outside. If you want to avoid high humidity, visit either Cancun or Puerto Vallarta during the months of December through April when it isn't as bad.
Most of the country experiences a rainy season from June to mid-October and significantly less rain during the remainder of the year. February and July generally are the driest and wettest months, respectively.