Month guide · Puerto Vallarta · Mexico
Puerto Vallarta in October
What October 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
October is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Rain becomes less frequent, though hurricanes are still possible; lush landscapes and low prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 5th-warmest month in Puerto Vallarta: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with September (32°C (90°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:56
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:37
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°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, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
- Day of the Dead altars and events (31 October to 2 November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
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 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Puerto Vallarta.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 23°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Puerto Vallarta in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Rain becomes less frequent, though hurricanes are still possible; lush landscapes and low prices.
+How warm is Puerto Vallarta in October?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Puerto Vallarta in October?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.