Puerto Vallarta in October
October is a good month for Puerto Vallarta: a typical day grades A, the 6th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 90°F, water around 84°F and about a 24% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate.
Puerto Vallarta month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA83°F
- FebA83°F
- MarA-84°F
- AprA86°F
- MayA88°F
- JunA-90°F
- JulA-91°F
- AugB+91°F
- SepB+90°F
- OctA90°F
- NovA88°F
- DecA85°F
September: B+ · October: A · November: A. The best months are usually April, May and November, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in Puerto Vallarta in October
Resorts with the best typical October, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Oct | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Iberostar Selection Playa Mita | A | SatB-SunCMonC-TueCWedC+ |
| Hotel Distrito 88 | A | SatBSunCMonCTueCWedC+ |
| Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueCWedC- |
| Hotel Riu Flamingos | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueCWedC- |
| Hotel Riu Vallarta | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueCWedC- |
| Marival Resort & Suites | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueCWedC- |
| Decameron Isla Coral, Ramada All Inclusive Resort | A | SatC-SunC-MonC-TueC+WedC- |
| Decameron La Marina, Ramada All Inclusive Resort | A | SatC-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 October. Every destination in October.
Questions
- Is October a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
- October is a good month for Puerto Vallarta: a typical day grades A, the 6th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 90°F, water around 84°F and about a 24% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate.
- How warm is Puerto Vallarta in October?
- Typical highs are about 90°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is October hurricane season in Puerto Vallarta?
- October falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is low. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
- How crowded is Puerto Vallarta in October?
- Typically moderate. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Mexico Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
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.