Hotel Basalto beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Punta Mita, MX · Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit, Mexico · 20.787, -105.498
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Questions about Hotel Basalto
Does Hotel Basalto get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Hotel Basalto?
About 87°F in October. The sea is warmest in August and September (about 88°F) and coolest in March (about 76°F).
When is the best time to visit Hotel Basalto?
For warm water and dry weather, aim for January, February, May, November and December. May is usually the quietest of those, with about 1 rainy day and a sea near 81°F.
When is hurricane season in Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit?
The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from mid-May through November and peaks from August to October. Veabird rates the storm risk in Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit as moderate compared with the other beaches it covers; flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak months.
What guests say about Hotel Basalto
Guests like Beautiful location · Excellent service
Watch for High price · Limited gym facilities
- Cleanliness
8.9 - Service
9.9 - Location
9.4 - Room Quality
9.4 - Amenities
9.4 - Value for Money
8.4 - Food and Beverage
9.9 - Overall Experience
9.9
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Sargassum season at Hotel Basalto
Hotel Basalto sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Weather & water by month at Hotel Basalto
Average highs run from about 78°F in January, February and March to 87°F in July, August and September. The sea is warmest in August and September (about 88°F) and coolest in March (about 76°F). March and April are usually the driest, with almost no rainy days; August is the wettest, with about 25 rainy days.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°F | 78°F | 2 |
| Feb | 78°F | 78°F | 2 |
| Mar | 78°F | 76°F | 0 |
| Apr | 80°F | 77°F | 0 |
| May | 84°F | 81°F | 1 |
| Jun | 85°F | 85°F | 14 |
| Jul | 87°F | 87°F | 21 |
| Aug | 87°F | 88°F | 25 |
| Sep | 87°F | 88°F | 22 |
| Oct | 86°F | 87°F | 16 |
| Nov | 83°F | 84°F | 2 |
| Dec | 80°F | 80°F | 2 |
Monthly averages from 6 years of ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo) for this area's 0.5° grid cell; rainy days have at least 1 mm (0.04 in). Any given year can differ.
Cleanup & barriers
- Offshore barriers
- Not needed: Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
- Public cleanup
- Municipal beach crews handle driftwood, litter and storm debris.
- Resort crews
- Resort crews groom beaches daily.
- Typical clearing time
- n/a
Safety notes
US State Dept: Jalisco, Level 3; Nayarit, Level 2 (verify)
- Pacific surf is stronger than the Caribbean: watch the beach flags and rip currents.
- Eastern Pacific hurricane season peaks Aug–Oct.
- Banderas Bay beaches are mostly calm; Sayulita and Punta Mita have surf breaks.
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Punta Mita, MX
- Malecón & Zona Romántica
- Marietas Islands & Hidden Beach (permit)
- Yelapa by water taxi
- Humpback whales (Dec–Mar)
- Sayulita & San Pancho
Fly in for the best beach days
Suggested dates are a week in November. Change them to match the live forecast above.
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Nearest airports
- Puerto Vallarta Intl (PVR), ~28 km
Nearby resorts
- Iberostar Selection Playa Mita Punta Mita, MX · 1 km
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- Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita Punta Mita, MX · 3 km
- The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort Punta Mita, MX · 5 km
- Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa Punta Mita, MX · 6 km
- Dreams/Secrets Bahia Mita Surf and Spa Punta Mita, MX · 6 km
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