Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Punta Mita, MX · Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit, Mexico · 20.754, -105.455
Updated : very low seaweed, beach grade A-, sea 85°F.
Also listed as Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa - All Inclusive.
Veabird's call
Saturday is the call: A-, 85°F water and only 2% rain with little seaweed.
December grades A- and May grades A, and see the Malecon and Zona Romantica off this south facing beach.
Grades from Veabird's beach forecast; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 13, 06:00 UTC.
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Questions about Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa
Does Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa?
About 84°F in November. 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 Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa?
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 at Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa, 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 Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa in 21 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 Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Guests like Family-friendly activities and spaces · Attentive and friendly staff · Good buffet and food options · Child-friendly amenities (strollers)
Watch for Room air conditioning inconsistent · Inappropriate explicit music at family event · No changing tables in men's restrooms
- Cleanliness
7.5 - Service
9.0 - Location
7.5 - Room Quality
5.5 - Amenities
6.5 - Value for Money
7.5 - Food and Beverage
8.5 - Overall Experience
8.0
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Sargassum season at Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa
Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa 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.
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Weather & water by month at Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa
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
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Nearest airports
- Puerto Vallarta Intl (PVR), ~22 km
Nearby resorts
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