Month guide · Puerto Vallarta · Mexico
Puerto Vallarta in April
What April is really like in Puerto Vallarta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Puerto Vallarta. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Warm and dry, with the sea still on the cool side; crowds ease after Easter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 8th-warmest month in Puerto Vallarta: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with March (28°C (82°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:42
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:19
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Dry season (November–April). Sunny, dry and pleasant, with cool evenings, whale watching from about December to March and peak prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Puerto Vallarta, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · Zona Romántica
Isla Río Cuale
A narrow island in the Río Cuale between the Centro and the Zona Romántica, reached by footbridges and shaded by fig trees, with craft stalls, cafés, a small archaeological museum and a statue of film director John Huston.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Kids
- Outdoors
Beach · Zona Romántica
Playa Los Muertos and the pier
Buy a drink or meal for a lounger rather than renting one, and catch a water taxi from the pier to Yelapa.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Outdoors
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Viewpoint · Centro
Mirador de la Cruz
A steep climb of streets and several hundred steps from the Centro leads to a white cross and lookout above the town, with views over the red rooftops, the church crown and the whole bay.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Active
- Photo spot
Nature · Mismaloya
Los Arcos
Go on a calm morning for the best visibility, and choose an operator that limits group size.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Active
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Puerto Vallarta.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 18°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
One of the best months to visit Puerto Vallarta. The other best months are November–March. Compare every month.
Puerto Vallarta in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
It is one of the best months to visit Puerto Vallarta. Warm and dry, with the sea still on the cool side; crowds ease after Easter.
+How warm is Puerto Vallarta in April?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Puerto Vallarta in April?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.