🇺🇸 New York vs Puerto Vallarta 🇲🇽

New York, 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 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. New York is drier, with roughly 39 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 New York🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta
Avg annual high17°C29°C
Hottest monthJuly (30°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)March (17°C low)
Rainy days / year124163
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJanuary, February, March

🇺🇸 New York

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (30°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

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

Frequently asked questions

Is New York or Puerto Vallarta warmer?

Puerto Vallarta is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, New York or Puerto Vallarta?

Puerto Vallarta is rainier — New York sees about 39 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit New York vs Puerto Vallarta?

New York is best around May, September, October; Puerto Vallarta is best around January, February, March.

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