Puerto Vallarta in March
Great time to visit
Weather stays excellent as crowds begin their gradual retreat. Spring Break adds chaos to certain areas, but overall it's still prime visiting time.
Weather
March marks the tail end of the dry season with consistently sunny days. Temperatures start climbing and humidity begins its gradual increase. Rain remains rare, maybe a brief afternoon shower.
29°C high19°C low2 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$175/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Spring Break influx
- •Festival de Música Sagrada
- •Easter Week (Semana Santa)
March Tips
- •Spring Break crowds hit mid-March - avoid if you want a quiet getaway
- •Easter Week brings Mexican families, so book early for popular beach hotels
- •Start wearing stronger sunscreen - UV intensity increases
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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