Puerto Vallarta in November: weather, rain (8%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Puerto Vallarta weather in November

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

22°C – 29°C

🌧 Rainy days

8% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

April (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Puerto Vallarta in November?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (29°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 8%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 29°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.7h/d

Our take: November hits the sweet spot in Puerto Vallarta—you're looking at warm, sunny days (22–29°C) with barely any rain to interrupt your beach time. It's perfect if you love heat without the intense summer humidity, plus those ten-plus hours of daily sunshine mean golden hours galore. Pack light layers for breezy evenings, and you've got ideal conditions for exploring everything from hidden coves to colonial Old Town.

By trip type

Puerto Vallarta in November by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in November

🎯 Water at 26°C and lively beaches — November is peak swimming season in Puerto Vallarta Autumn in Puerto Vallarta is often underrated: 29°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (8% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	18°C	26°C	4%	0.4	10.3h	8.9/10
☀️ February	17°C	26°C	6%	0.6	10.9h	8.9/10
☀️ March	17°C	26°C	2%	0.2	11.7h	9.2/10
☀️ April	18°C	27°C	0%	0.0	12.0h	9.5/10
☀️ May	20°C	29°C	4%	0.1	12.0h	9.2/10
🌤️ June	24°C	30°C	43%	4.2	11.0h	7.6/10
⛅ July	25°C	31°C	73%	6.3	10.1h	7.0/10
🌧️ August	25°C	30°C	85%	7.6	9.0h	7.0/10
🌧️ September	25°C	30°C	81%	8.4	9.0h	7.0/10
🌤️ October	24°C	30°C	54%	4.3	10.9h	7.4/10
☀️ November	22°C	29°C	8%	0.5	10.7h	8.9/10
☀️ December	19°C	27°C	6%	0.5	10.0h	8.9/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In November, Puerto Vallarta averages 29°C, 8% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10. See methodology →

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