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Puerto Vallarta in February

February is a middling month for Puerto Vallarta: a typical day grades A, the 7th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 73°F and about a 4% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).

Typical dayA7th of 12 months
Highs / water83°FSea 73°F
Rain chance4%on a given day
Waves–typical
CrowdsVery busyMardi Gras / Carnaval
Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Puerto Vallarta month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

January: A · February: A · March: A-. The best months are usually April, May and November, and the weakest are August and September.

Best beaches in Puerto Vallarta in February

Resorts with the best typical February, and their grades for the next few days.

BeachTypical FebThis week
Iberostar Selection Playa MitaASatB-SunCMonC-TueCWedC+
Hotel Distrito 88ASatBSunCMonCTueCWedC+
Hotel Riu Palace PacificoASatC+SunCMonCTueCWedC-
Hotel Riu FlamingosASatC+SunCMonCTueCWedC-
Hotel Riu VallartaASatC+SunCMonCTueCWedC-
Marival Resort & SuitesASatC+SunCMonCTueCWedC-
Decameron Isla Coral, Ramada All Inclusive ResortASatC-SunC-MonC-TueC+WedC-
Decameron La Marina, Ramada All Inclusive ResortASatC-SunC-MonC-TueC+WedC-

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

How it compares

Puerto Vallarta is among the best-graded beach destinations in February. Every destination in February.

Questions

Is February a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
February is a middling month for Puerto Vallarta: a typical day grades A, the 7th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 73°F and about a 4% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).
How warm is Puerto Vallarta in February?
Typical highs are about 83°F and the sea is about 73°F. The water is on the cool side for long swims.
Is February hurricane season in Puerto Vallarta?
No. Storm risk is very low in February.
How crowded is Puerto Vallarta in February?
Typically very busy, around Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 31 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.

Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.