Punta Mita has a rather idyllic tropical climate, with 345 days of sunshine per year and average temperatures between 23 and 29 degrees Celsius. Located 402 kilometers (250 miles) south of the Tropic of Cancer, Punta Mita's sub-tropical climate, with its characteristic humidity, is often compared to Hawaii since it is located approximately on the same latitude as the Hawaiian Islands. Punta Mita is a peninsula that reaches out into the ocean so the gentle ocean breezes keep it slightly cooler (approximately 2 to 3 degrees) than Puerto Vallarta.
Punta Mita, and the Banderas Bay Area in general, is virtually immune from hurricanes. The Bay of Banderas acts as a natural barrier, pushing the storms out to sea, or further up the pacific coast. Only once in the past 35-40 years has Punta Mita and surrounding communities experienced damage from a hurricane.
Best season to visit Punta Mita: November to May
20 - 23 degree Celsius
Little to no rain
Hottest weather for Punta Mita: July to October
29 degree Celsius average
Increased humidity
Sporadic rainfalls in the afternoons
Occasional tropical storms
To be more precise about the anticipated weather conditions, one might consult some campesinos (Mexican farm workers), who are closer to the land than most. In their weather folklore, they believe that the weather during the month of January serves as a long-range forecast for the entire year.
To get updated weather reports for Punta Mita, you can follow most references for weather in Puerto Vallarta, as Punta Mita is only 26 miles away.
For more on Punta Mita see about Punta Mita.
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