🇺🇸 Las Vegas vs Puerto Vallarta 🇲🇽

Las Vegas, United States vs Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Puerto Vallarta is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Las Vegas is drier, with roughly 109 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Las Vegas🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta
Avg annual high27°C29°C
Hottest monthJuly (40°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthDecember (4°C low)March (17°C low)
Rainy days / year54163
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, NovemberJanuary, February, March

🇺🇸 Las Vegas

Best around February, March, November. Hottest in July (40°C), coldest lows in December (4°C).

🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in March (17°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Las Vegas or Puerto Vallarta warmer?

Puerto Vallarta is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Las Vegas or Puerto Vallarta?

Puerto Vallarta is rainier — Las Vegas sees about 109 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Las Vegas vs Puerto Vallarta?

Las Vegas is best around February, March, November; Puerto Vallarta is best around January, February, March.

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