Month guide · Puerto Vallarta · Mexico
Puerto Vallarta in November
What November is really like in Puerto Vallarta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Andy Blackledge, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Puerto Vallarta. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. The dry season returns with sunny days and warm sea; the restaurant festival brings guest chefs.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 6th-warmest month in Puerto Vallarta: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with October (32°C (90°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs drop to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:11
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:21
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Rainy season (June–August). Hot and humid with frequent evening thunderstorms, green hills, warm sea and summer-holiday families.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Festival Gourmet International — guest chefs in local restaurants (usually November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Mismaloya
Mismaloya
Take the local bus marked 'Mismaloya' from the Zona Romántica for a cheap ride along the coast road.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
Beach · Boca de Tomatlán
Boca de Tomatlán and Playa Colomitos
From the fishing village of Boca de Tomatlán, a jungle footpath of about 30–45 minutes leads to Colomitos, a tiny emerald cove surrounded by rocks.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Active
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Beach · South Bay
Playa Las Ánimas
Catch a water taxi from Boca de Tomatlán, which is shorter and cheaper than from Los Muertos pier.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Food
- Outdoors
Experience · Marina Vallarta
Whale watching in the bay
Humpback whales arrive in the Bahía de Banderas to breed and calve from about December to March, and boats from Marina Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta and Los Muertos pier go out to watch them breach and sing.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Kids
- Iconic
- Outdoors
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Puerto Vallarta.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 21°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
One of the best months to visit Puerto Vallarta, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are December–April. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
It is one of the best months to visit Puerto Vallarta. The dry season returns with sunny days and warm sea; the restaurant festival brings guest chefs.
+How warm is Puerto Vallarta in November?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Puerto Vallarta in November?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.