The weather in October in Puerto Vallarta

It's hot in October in Puerto Vallarta with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.

Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Puerto Vallarta. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2017, Puerto Vallarta reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Puerto Vallarta is 32°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 151 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in October for Puerto Vallarta

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Puerto Vallarta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Puerto Vallarta New York
Average temperature 31°C 21°C
Max. temperature 32°C 26°C
Min. temperature 21°C -5°C
Total precipitation 151 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 18 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Puerto Vallarta with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Puerto Vallarta is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Puerto Vallarta

Temperature in October in Puerto Vallarta over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Puerto Vallarta

Total precipitation in October in Puerto Vallarta over the years

Daily UV index in October in Puerto Vallarta

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Puerto Vallarta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Puerto Vallarta by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Puerto Vallarta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.