Hotel Rio beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Puerto Vallarta, MX · Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit, Mexico · 20.607, -105.237
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Also listed as Hotel Rio Malecon.
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Questions about Hotel Rio
Does Hotel Rio get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Hotel Rio?
About 88°F in October. The sea is warmest in August (about 89°F) and coolest in March and April (about 77°F).
When is the best time to visit Hotel Rio?
For warm water and dry weather, aim for January, May 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 Rio Malecon
Guests like Great location · Helpful staff · Comfortable rooms
Watch for Small and cramped rooms · Wet floors
- Cleanliness
8.1 - Service
9.1 - Location
9.1 - Room Quality
8.1 - Amenities
8.6 - Value for Money
8.1 - Food and Beverage
8.6 - Overall Experience
9.1
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Sargassum season at Hotel Rio
Hotel Rio sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Weather & water by month at Hotel Rio
Average highs run from about 79°F in January to 88°F in July and August. The sea is warmest in August (about 89°F) and coolest in March and April (about 77°F). March and April are usually the driest, with almost no rainy days; August is the wettest, with about 26 rainy days.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°F | 78°F | 1 |
| Feb | 80°F | 78°F | 2 |
| Mar | 80°F | 77°F | 0 |
| Apr | 82°F | 77°F | 0 |
| May | 86°F | 81°F | 1 |
| Jun | 86°F | 85°F | 15 |
| Jul | 88°F | 87°F | 22 |
| Aug | 88°F | 89°F | 26 |
| Sep | 87°F | 88°F | 23 |
| Oct | 87°F | 88°F | 15 |
| Nov | 85°F | 84°F | 2 |
| Dec | 81°F | 81°F | 1 |
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 Puerto Vallarta, 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), ~8 km
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