Is March or April better for Puerto Vallarta?

They usually grade the same (A-). Highs are 80°F in March and 82°F in April; April is usually less crowded.

How warm is the water in Puerto Vallarta at spring break?

About 77°F in March and 77°F in April. Most swimmers find it comfortable.

How does Puerto Vallarta rank for spring break?

4th of the 54 beach destinations Veabird grades for March and April. Few places beat it.

Spring break in Puerto Vallarta

Spring break in Puerto Vallarta usually means highs near 80°F in March and 82°F in April, water around 77°F, and a typical day grading A- in both months. Beaches are packed in March and very busy in April (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Both months are outside hurricane season.

March vs April

Month	Typical day	High	Water	Rain chance	Crowds
March	A-	80°F	77°F	1%	Packed
April	A-	82°F	77°F	0%	Very busy

Best beaches in Puerto Vallarta for spring break

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

Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico Mar A- · Apr AFriC-SatDSunFMonFTueC+
Hotel Riu Flamingos Mar A- · Apr AFriC-SatDSunFMonFTueC+
Hotel Riu Vallarta Mar A- · Apr AFriC-SatDSunFMonFTueC+
Marival Resort & Suites Mar A- · Apr AFriD+SatDSunFMonFTueC+
Grand Decameron Complex, A Trademark All Inclusive Mar A- · Apr AFriC-SatDSunFMonFTueC+
Hotel Villa Varadero Mar A- · Apr AFriD+SatDSunFMonFTueC+
Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta Mar A- · Apr AFriD+SatDSunFMonFTueC+
Velas Resorts Wedding Planner Center Mar A- · Apr AFriD+SatDSunFMonFTueC+

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 9, 12:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

Questions

Is Puerto Vallarta good for spring break?: Spring break in Puerto Vallarta usually means highs near 80°F in March and 82°F in April, water around 77°F, and a typical day grading A- in both months. Beaches are packed in March and very busy in April (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Both months are outside hurricane season.
Is March or April better for Puerto Vallarta?: They usually grade the same (A-). Highs are 80°F in March and 82°F in April; April is usually less crowded.
How warm is the water in Puerto Vallarta at spring break?: About 77°F in March and 77°F in April. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
How does Puerto Vallarta rank for spring break?: 4th of the 54 beach destinations Veabird grades for March and April. Few places beat it.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 44 resorts here (median resort): ERA5 climate normals, holiday crowd calendars and the typical seaweed season.