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Puerto Vallarta in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Puerto Vallarta in October is climatically well suited to beach holidays, city breaks and family holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 30 °C. With about 14 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
67/100 · #8
Warmth
#7
Dryness
#8
Sun
#8
Sea warmth
#3
Published best categories: none
Puerto Vallarta · OctoberPhoto: Another Believer · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 20 °C
- Sea
- 30 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 14 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 27 | 21 | 27 | 302 | 6.5 | 85 | 1.7 | 30 | 57 |
| October (selected) | 28 | 20 | 14 | 120 | 6.6 | 81 | 1.6 | 30 | 67 |
| November | 27 | 17 | 3 | 22 | 6.3 | 75 | 1.6 | 28 | 88 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (67/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | -10 | -0.3 °C | +1.2 °C | +12.6 | +181.5 mm | -0.1 h | +4 % | +0.1 m/s | +0.1 °C |
| November | +21 | -0.3 °C | -2.6 °C | -11 | -98.3 mm | -0.3 h | -6.1 % | ±0 m/s | -1.7 °C |
All twelve months in context

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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Puerto Vallarta in October?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 20 °C.
Can you swim in Puerto Vallarta in October?
The sea is about 30 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Vallarta in October?
The curated estimate is about 14 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 120 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
By the climate score, January, February, November and December are the strongest months for Puerto Vallarta. For a beach trip: January, February, March and December. October is not among them.