Season guide · Puerto Vallarta · Mexico
Puerto Vallarta in the storm season
September–October: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The peak of hurricane risk and humidity in September, easing in October; hotel prices are at their lowest. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 22 rainy days across September–October.
Key facts
- Months
- September–October
- Temperatures
- 23°C (73°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 22
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the storm season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 16 | 12.2 h | 1/5 |
| October | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 6 | 11.6 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 22 of the year's roughly 64 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in the storm season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Independence celebrations in the main plaza (15–16 September)
- October: Day of the Dead altars and events (31 October to 2 November)
Good choices for the storm season
Gallery · Zona Romántica
Galleries of the Centro and Zona Romántica
Look for Huichol art from Wixárika communities in the Sierra, and ask galleries about the artists' cooperatives.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- After dark
- Rainy day
- Shopping
Day trips in the storm season
- San Sebastián del Oeste (About 1.5–2 hours by car) — A former silver-mining town in the Sierra Madre at about 1,400 metres, with cobbled streets, an old hacienda, coffee farms and cooler air.
- Punta de Mita (About 1 hour by car) — The northern tip of the bay, with luxury resorts, surf breaks and the fishing village of El Anclote, where seafood restaurants line the beach.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the storm season a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
It is a trade-off: The peak of hurricane risk and humidity in September, easing in October; hotel prices are at their lowest. The best months overall are November–April.
+What is the weather like in Puerto Vallarta in the storm season?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 22 rainy days over the season.