Puerto Vallarta vs Los Cabos
Los Cabos usually grades better in June, July, August and September, and the other months are close; Puerto Vallarta never beats it by a clear margin. In winter (December to February) Puerto Vallarta is the stronger pick (A vs A-).
Month by month
A typical day in each month (median resort). Bold: better by a clear margin.
| Month | Puerto Vallarta | Los Cabos | Water | Rain chance | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A | A- | 75°F / 72°F | 7% / 5% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| February | A | A- | 73°F / 70°F | 4% / 3% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| March | A- | A- | 74°F / 70°F | 2% / 1% | Packed / Packed | Very low / Very low |
| April | A | A | 76°F / 72°F | 1% / 0% | Very busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| May | A | A | 79°F / 75°F | 6% / 0% | Moderate / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| June | A- | A | 82°F / 79°F | 31% / 2% | Moderate / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| July | A- | A- | 84°F / 82°F | 56% / 8% | Busy / Busy | Low / Low |
| August | B+ | A- | 86°F / 84°F | 62% / 15% | Busy / Moderate | Moderate / Moderate |
| September | B+ | A- | 86°F / 84°F | 56% / 18% | Moderate / Moderate | High / High |
| October | A | A | 84°F / 82°F | 24% / 8% | Moderate / Busy | Low / Low |
| November | A | A | 81°F / 79°F | 8% / 5% | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| December | A | A | 77°F / 74°F | 6% / 5% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
Pairs of values read Puerto Vallarta / Los Cabos. From Veabird's year-ahead outlook: climate normals, the seasonal seaweed pattern, holiday crowds and storm history.
This week
Grades for the next few days at the resorts that usually do best this month.
Puerto Vallarta
- Iberostar Selection Playa MitaSatB-SunCMonC-TueCWedC+
- Hotel Distrito 88SatBSunCMonCTueCWedC+
- Hotel Riu Palace PacificoSatC+SunCMonCTueCWedC-
- Hotel Riu FlamingosSatC+SunCMonCTueCWedC-
Los Cabos
- Krystal Grand Los CabosSatDSunCMonBTueA-WedB+
- Hotel Riu Santa FeSatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
- The Ridge at Playa GrandeSatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
- Solmar ResortSatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit forecast · Los Cabos forecast
Questions
- Is Puerto Vallarta or Los Cabos better?
- Los Cabos usually grades better in June, July, August and September, and the other months are close; Puerto Vallarta never beats it by a clear margin. In winter (December to February) Puerto Vallarta is the stronger pick (A vs A-).
- Which has warmer water, Puerto Vallarta or Los Cabos?
- Puerto Vallarta averages 80°F over the year and Los Cabos 77°F. In January it is 75°F vs 72°F; in July 84°F vs 82°F.
- Which is less crowded?
- Puerto Vallarta is quietest in September and October; Los Cabos in August and September.