Puerto Vallarta in October

Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–mid Oct (wettest), Easter and Christmas–New Year (crowded, peak prices).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatInside Puerto Vallarta's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, 27–30 °C).
• DecemberGreatInside Puerto Vallarta's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, 27–30 °C).
• JanuaryGreatInside Puerto Vallarta's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, 27–30 °C).
• FebruaryGreatInside Puerto Vallarta's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, 27–30 °C).

• Puerto VallartaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 6 days
• Pacific coast, Mexico · Puerto Vallarta, Oaxaca coast, Los Cabosrainy

  Dry Nov–May; heavy rain and hurricane risk Jun–Oct, with September the wettest. Whale season Dec–Mar.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Día de Muertos big impact

  31 Oct – 2 Nov · Mexico

  Altars and cemetery vigils; Oaxaca, Pátzcuaro and Mexico City book out months ahead.

Crowds · Mexico overall

Low

Prices · Mexico overall

Low

Mexico overall: Storm risk continues early in the month; highlands dry out and turn green.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Puerto Vallarta, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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