Puerto Vallarta at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – May
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 30.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,860 h
- Rain a year
- 1,361 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 21 m
Climate in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year, Puerto Vallarta is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – May
October is in the hurricane season
What is the weather like in Puerto Vallarta in October?
In October, Puerto Vallarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 155 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Vallarta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min06:55 – 18:38
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on average
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Mexico_City
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %2 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Puerto Vallarta
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.1 – 30.5 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Puerto Vallarta ranges from 23.9 °C in March to 30.3 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From July to November the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 29.9 and 30.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25.0° | 23.4° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 24.3° | 23.2° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 23.9° | 22.7° | 25.0° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 24.5° | 23.4° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 26.4° | 25.3° | 27.4° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.2° | 27.3° | 29.3° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.8° | 29.1° | 30.5° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 30.3° | 29.9° | 30.8° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 30.0° | 29.2° | 30.6° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.9° | 29.1° | 30.5° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.2° | 27.1° | 29.2° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.1° | 23.7° | 27.4° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Puerto Vallarta
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Puerto Vallarta, 58 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Puerto Vallarta: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Puerto Vallarta has about 18 rainy days with 155 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 98 | 26° | 17° | 25.0° | 8.5 h | 3 | 14 |
| FebruaryFeb | 100 | 26° | 17° | 24.3° | 9.2 h | 2 | 22 |
| MarchMar | 100 | 26° | 17° | 23.9° | 10.2 h | 1 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 28° | 19° | 24.5° | 10.2 h | 0 | 2 |
| MayMay | 100 | 29° | 21° | 26.4° | 10.3 h | 1 | 8 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 29° | 23° | 28.2° | 6.2 h | 17 | 182 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 30° | 24° | 29.8° | 5.5 h | 26 | 262 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 30° | 24° | 30.3° | 5.2 h | 28 | 332 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 29° | 24° | 30.0° | 4.9 h | 28 | 329 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 29° | 23° | 29.9° | 6.8 h | 18 | 155 |
| NovemberNov | 99 | 28° | 21° | 28.2° | 8.7 h | 4 | 28 |
| DecemberDec | 98 | 26° | 19° | 26.1° | 8.4 h | 2 | 19 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
20.62° N, 105.23° W · 21 m · America/Mexico_City
Best time to visit Puerto Vallarta
The best time to visit Puerto Vallarta is from November to May. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from November to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is August with 332 mm.
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Your best months: March – May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Puerto Vallarta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
98January26° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In January, Puerto Vallarta is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta in January100February26° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In February, Puerto Vallarta is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta in February100March26° · Sea 24° · 10 h
In March, Puerto Vallarta is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta in March100April28° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In April, Puerto Vallarta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta in April100May29° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In May, Puerto Vallarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta in May73June29° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In June, Puerto Vallarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 182 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta in June68July30° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In July, Puerto Vallarta is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 262 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta in July67August30° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In August, Puerto Vallarta is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 332 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta in August66September29° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In September, Puerto Vallarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 329 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta in September73October29° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In October, Puerto Vallarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 155 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta in October99November28° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In November, Puerto Vallarta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta in November98December26° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In December, Puerto Vallarta is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 19 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta in DecemberPlanning a trip to Puerto Vallarta
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 35 min
- Distance
- 9,200 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Puerto Vallarta lies in an area that Eastern Pacific hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from May to November, with most storms from August to September. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May: Season
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Season
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Puerto Vallarta
When is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
The best time to visit Puerto Vallarta is from November to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Puerto Vallarta?
The sea temperature in Puerto Vallarta ranges from 23.9 °C in March to 30.3 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Puerto Vallarta in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Puerto Vallarta?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Puerto Vallarta?
Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is August with 332 mm. The driest month is April with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Puerto Vallarta get?
Puerto Vallarta gets around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.3 hours a day; in September there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Puerto Vallarta in?
Puerto Vallarta uses the time zone America/Mexico_City, at UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Puerto Vallarta?
A nonstop flight from London to Puerto Vallarta takes about 11 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,200 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is hurricane season in Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta lies in an area that Eastern Pacific hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from May to November, with most storms from August to September. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
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