Puerto Vallarta Weather in July

July weather

July feels hot, sticky and often cloudy. The high is 31°C, and rain falls on 28 days, so showers can interrupt beach time and make afternoons feel muggy. June is hotter, but July is much wetter; August brings even more rain.

You can still enjoy the Malecón, browse shops in the Zona Romántica or settle into a long lunch. Keep plans flexible for boat trips, and skip steep, muddy trails after heavy rain. Rivers can rise quickly, so don't treat a swollen stream as a route across.

Events and crowds

July doesn't have a major annual festival that reliably draws visitors to Puerto Vallarta. It's summer holiday time for Mexican families, though, so local beaches and family-friendly spots can feel busier on weekends.

Budget travellers may find better deals than in the December-to-February high season. Still, expect some family crowds during school break, especially around Playa Los Muertos. If you're a couple after quiet beach days, weekdays are a better bet than weekends.

Make rainy days work

Rain doesn't usually mean a full day indoors, but plans can change quickly. Build in time for a slow meal of pescado zarandeado, fish cooked over a grill, or visit the Cuale Island market between showers. Cloud cover also means less reliable sunshine for a classic beach day.

For a local safety check, look at the Cuale River before crossing its footbridges near the island market. Heavy rain can make the water rise, and the river isn't a sensible shortcut when it's running high.