Puerto Vallarta in November
Great time to visit
The weather gods smile again as dry season returns. Crowds and prices increase but remain reasonable, making this one of the best value months.
Weather
November signals the return to dry season with dramatically dropping humidity and rainfall. Early November might catch lingering storms, but by mid-month, sunny skies dominate. Trade winds return to cool things down.
30°C high21°C low5 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$140/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Día de los Muertos (November 1-2)
- •Vallarta Cup Regatta
- •Festival Gourmet International
November Tips
- •Book early for Day of the Dead - hotels fill up for the cultural celebrations
- •Weather can be unpredictable early in the month
- •Restaurant Week during Festival Gourmet offers great dining deals
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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