Puerto Vallarta in April
Great time to visit
Heat starts ramping up but rain stays minimal. The sweet spot before rainy season hits, with fewer crowds and more reasonable prices than winter months.
Weather
April brings the last of the truly dry months before rainy season. Temperatures climb noticeably and humidity starts becoming more noticeable. You might catch an occasional brief shower, but mostly sunny skies persist.
31°C high21°C low3 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$155/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Easter celebrations (varies by year)
- •Earth Day beach cleanups
- •Festival Internacional de Cine
April Tips
- •Prices start dropping after Easter - wait until late April for better deals
- •Beach temperatures get seriously hot - seek shade between 11am-3pm
- •Book sunset cruises early - they fill up during Easter week
All Months
November through April gives you perfect weather — 80°F days, 65°F nights, and almost zero rain. This is peak season though. Hotels double their rates and restaurants fill up by 7pm. Book everything in advance.
May and October work as shoulder seasons. You'll get occasional rain showers but also empty beaches and hotel deals. October can be humid after the summer rains, but hurricane season mostly misses Puerto Vallarta.
June through September brings the heat and humidity. Daily highs hit 90°F with 80% humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms cool things down but also flood the cobblestone streets. Some restaurants close during August. On the plus side, hotel rates drop 40% and you'll have beaches mostly to yourself.
Avoid Easter week and Christmas week unless you enjoy crowds and inflated prices. Mexican families vacation here during those times, which creates a fun local atmosphere but also means everything costs more.
Puerto Vallarta Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
9/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
8/10
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