The weather in March in Puerto Vallarta

It's warm in March in Puerto Vallarta with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 18°C.

Looking for great weather? March is a good time to be in Puerto Vallarta. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2019, Puerto Vallarta reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Puerto Vallarta is 27°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In March, there is an average of 20 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in March for Puerto Vallarta

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Puerto Vallarta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Puerto Vallarta New York
Average temperature 29°C 11°C
Max. temperature 30°C 14°C
Min. temperature 16°C -5°C
Total precipitation 20 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 3 days 10 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Puerto Vallarta with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 18°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 17°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Puerto Vallarta is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Puerto Vallarta

Temperature in March in Puerto Vallarta over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in Puerto Vallarta

Total precipitation in March in Puerto Vallarta over the years

Daily UV index in March in Puerto Vallarta

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Puerto Vallarta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Puerto Vallarta by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Puerto Vallarta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.