Meliá Puerto Vallarta beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Puerto Vallarta, MX · Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit, Mexico · 20.660, -105.253
Updated : very low seaweed, beach grade A-, sea 87°F.
Veabird's call
Plan on Saturday for A-, little seaweed and 86°F water with 2% rain chance.
Seaweed stays very low after daily grooming, and the Malecón suits a wet Friday.
Grades from Veabird's beach forecast; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 12, 18:00 UTC.
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Questions about Meliá Puerto Vallarta
Does Puerto Vallarta get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Meliá Puerto Vallarta?
About 84°F in November. 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 Meliá Puerto Vallarta?
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 at Meliá Puerto Vallarta, and how often do storms hit?
The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from mid-May through November and peaks from August to October. A tropical storm passed within 86 miles of Meliá Puerto Vallarta in 22 of the 55 seasons from 1971 to 2025, and a hurricane within 58 miles in 7. The riskiest stretch is around September 17, when the chance of a storm passing in any one week is about 3%; across all of September it is about 12%. Flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak weeks.
What guests say about Meliá Puerto Vallarta
Guests like Friendly and attentive staff · Clean and spacious environment · Delicious food options
Watch for Delayed check-in process · Inadequate breakfast quality · Inconsistent drink quality
- Cleanliness
9.1 - Service
8.6 - Location
8.6 - Room Quality
8.1 - Amenities
8.1 - Value for Money
7.6 - Food and Beverage
8.1 - Overall Experience
8.6
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Sargassum season at Meliá Puerto Vallarta
Meliá Puerto Vallarta sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Puerto Vallarta month by month
Typical weather, water temperature, seaweed and crowds for every month: the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta.
- Puerto Vallarta in January
- Puerto Vallarta in February
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- Puerto Vallarta in May
- Puerto Vallarta in June
- Puerto Vallarta in July
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- Puerto Vallarta in October
- Puerto Vallarta in November
- Puerto Vallarta in December
Weather & water by month at Meliá Puerto Vallarta
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
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Nearest airports
- Puerto Vallarta Intl (PVR), ~2 km
Nearby resorts
- Club Regina Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta, MX · 1 km
- Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel & Mexican Charm Puerto Vallarta, MX · 2 km
- Krystal Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta, MX · 2 km
- Pelicanos Beach Resort Puerto Vallarta, MX · 4 km
- Suites Del Sol Puerto Vallarta, MX · 4 km
- Dreams Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta, MX · 4 km
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