Month guide · Puerto Vallarta · Mexico
Puerto Vallarta in September
What September 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
September is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 16 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. The wettest and most humid month and the peak of hurricane risk; some restaurants close for a break.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in September
September is the 4th-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 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 16 of its 30 days. Compared with August (33°C (91°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:48
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:04
- Daylight
- About 12.2 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, September rates 1 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
- Independence celebrations in the main plaza (15–16 September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Neighbourhood · Centro
Gringo Gulch
The steep hillside above the Río Cuale where American and European visitors built homes in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
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 24°C and 16 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
A month many travellers avoid, 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 September a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The wettest and most humid month and the peak of hurricane risk; some restaurants close for a break.
+How warm is Puerto Vallarta in September?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Puerto Vallarta in September?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.