Puerto Vallarta is a city located on the west coast of Mexico in the state of Jalisco. It is situated in the Bahía de Banderas, a large bay on the Pacific Ocean. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and colonial architecture.
Puerto Vallarta is a major port city and was originally founded in 1851 under the name Las Peñas de Santa María de Guadalupe. It was a small fishing village until the 1960s when it began to be developed as a tourist destination. In the 1970s, Hollywood celebrities began to visit Puerto Vallarta, making it even more popular.
The city is known for its beautiful beaches, including Playa de los Muertos, Playa Camarones, and Playa Mismaloya. There are also several other attractions, such as the Malecon, a boardwalk along the waterfront, and El Centro, the city’s downtown area.
The climate in Puerto Vallarta is tropical, with warm temperatures year-round. The city is known for its lush vegetation and tropical rainforests, making it a popular spot for eco-tourism.
Puerto Vallarta has a rich history, with many important events in its past. In 1824, it was the site of the Battle of Las Peñas, which was fought between Mexican forces and Spanish invaders. In 1910, it was the site of the Battle of Puerto Vallarta, which was part of the Mexican Revolution.
Puerto Vallarta is a vibrant and beautiful city, with something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing beach vacation or an exciting nightlife, Puerto Vallarta is the perfect destination.
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Puerto Vallarta in Mexico has a tropical savanna climate, with hot and humid summers and mild winters. Spring (March-May): The average temperature during spring is around 25°C (77°F) with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Summer (June-August): The average temperature is around 30°C (86°F) with high humidity and frequent showers and thunderstorms. Fall (September-November): The average temperature is around 25°C (77°F) with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Winter (December-February): The average temperature is around 20°C (68°F) with occasional showers and thunderstorms.
Our weather forecast for Puerto Vallarta helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
| Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 21st 2025 Jan. 21st 2025 | max: 29.4 °C min: 15 °C |
13.7 m/s 10.4 m/s |
21.5 % 23.9 m |
62.6 % 1,016 hPa |
07:39:44 18:45:16 |
|
| Jan. 22nd 2025 Jan. 22nd 2025 | max: 30.6 °C min: 15 °C |
16.2 m/s 13.3 m/s |
0.7 % 23.9 m |
57.0 % 1,016 hPa |
07:39:37 18:45:56 |
|
| Jan. 23rd 2025 Jan. 23rd 2025 | max: 29.3 °C min: 15 °C |
15.8 m/s 11.2 m/s |
13.7 % 23.9 m |
52.9 % 1,016 hPa |
07:39:28 18:46:35 |
|
| Jan. 24th 2025 Jan. 24th 2025 | max: 29.6 °C min: 15 °C |
15.5 m/s 13.0 m/s |
79.5 % 23.9 m |
45.3 % 1,014 hPa |
07:39:18 18:47:14 |
|
| Jan. 25th 2025 Jan. 25th 2025 | max: 29.8 °C min: 17 °C |
14.8 m/s 12.6 m/s |
67.7 % 24.0 m |
44.3 % 1,015 hPa |
07:39:07 18:47:53 |
|
| Jan. 26th 2025 Jan. 26th 2025 | max: 32.0 °C min: 17 °C |
11.9 m/s 11.2 m/s |
44.5 % 24.1 m |
36.5 % 1,016 hPa |
07:38:55 18:48:31 |
|
| Jan. 27th 2025 Jan. 27th 2025 | max: 33.9 °C min: 17.9 °C |
14.4 m/s 15.1 m/s |
69.4 % 24.1 m |
42.6 % 1,013 hPa |
07:38:41 18:49:09 |
|
| Jan. 28th 2025 Jan. 28th 2025 | max: 29.0 °C min: 18.2 °C |
13.0 m/s 10.4 m/s |
71.7 % 24.1 m |
56.6 % 1,011 hPa |
07:38:26 18:49:47 |
|
| Jan. 29th 2025 Jan. 29th 2025 | max: 28.5 °C min: 16.8 °C |
17.3 m/s 14.0 m/s |
25.7 % 24.1 m |
68.2 % 1,011 hPa |
07:38:09 18:50:24 |
|
| Jan. 30th 2025 Jan. 30th 2025 | max: 28.5 °C min: 16.2 °C |
14.4 m/s 9.4 m/s |
66.6 % 23.7 m |
71.1 % 1,011 hPa |
07:37:52 18:51:01 |
|
| Jan. 31st 2025 Jan. 31st 2025 | max: 29.7 °C min: 17 °C |
15.5 m/s 11.2 m/s |
57.9 % 23.8 m |
67.3 % 1,013 hPa |
07:37:33 18:51:38 |
|
| Feb. 1st 2025 Feb. 1st 2025 | max: 30.7 °C min: 17.5 °C |
15.8 m/s 11.9 m/s |
39.3 % 23.9 m |
66.4 % 1,013 hPa |
07:37:13 18:52:14 |
|
| Feb. 2nd 2025 Feb. 2nd 2025 | max: 30.1 °C min: 17.4 °C |
16.2 m/s 11.2 m/s |
14.1 % 23.7 m |
64.6 % 1,012 hPa |
07:36:52 18:52:49 |
|
| Feb. 3rd 2025 Feb. 3rd 2025 | max: 29.6 °C min: 16.8 °C |
15.1 m/s 11.5 m/s |
50.5 % 23.8 m |
61.6 % 1,010 hPa |
07:36:29 18:53:25 |
Would you like to travel to Puerto Vallarta on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Puerto Vallarta.
| Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 21st 2025 Tuesday, 21st of Jan. 2025 | Navigator of the Seas | 10:30 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jan. 22nd 2025 Wednesday, 22nd of Jan. 2025 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jan. 24th 2025 Friday, 24th of Jan. 2025 | Coral Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jan. 24th 2025 Friday, 24th of Jan. 2025 | Ruby Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jan. 28th 2025 Tuesday, 28th of Jan. 2025 | Carnival Panorama | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Jan. 29th 2025 Wednesday, 29th of Jan. 2025 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Feb. 3rd 2025 Monday, 3rd of Feb. 2025 | Norwegian Joy | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
| Feb. 4th 2025 Tuesday, 4th of Feb. 2025 | Carnival Panorama | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Feb. 5th 2025 Wednesday, 5th of Feb. 2025 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Feb. 6th 2025 Thursday, 6th of Feb. 2025 | Grand Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Feb. 9th 2025 Sunday, 9th of Feb. 2025 | Norwegian Joy | 12:00 pm | 09:00 pm | |
| Feb. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Feb. 2025 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Feb. 13th 2025 Thursday, 13th of Feb. 2025 | Carnival Panorama | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Feb. 18th 2025 Tuesday, 18th of Feb. 2025 | Coral Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Feb. 18th 2025 Tuesday, 18th of Feb. 2025 | Navigator of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Feb. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Feb. 2025 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Feb. 25th 2025 Tuesday, 25th of Feb. 2025 | Carnival Panorama | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Feb. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Feb. 2025 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 4th 2025 Tuesday, 4th of Mar. 2025 | Carnival Panorama | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Mar. 5th 2025 Wednesday, 5th of Mar. 2025 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 6th 2025 Thursday, 6th of Mar. 2025 | Norwegian Bliss | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
| Mar. 11th 2025 Tuesday, 11th of Mar. 2025 | Navigator of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Mar. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Mar. 2025 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Mar. 2025 | Norwegian Bliss | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
| Mar. 13th 2025 Thursday, 13th of Mar. 2025 | Carnival Panorama | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Mar. 13th 2025 Thursday, 13th of Mar. 2025 | Ruby Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 18th 2025 Tuesday, 18th of Mar. 2025 | Navigator of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Mar. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Mar. 2025 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Mar. 2025 | MS Zaandam | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Mar. 2025 | Norwegian Bliss | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
| Mar. 20th 2025 Thursday, 20th of Mar. 2025 | Grand Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Mar. 2025 | Coral Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 24th 2025 Monday, 24th of Mar. 2025 | Disney Wonder | 08:00 am | 03:30 pm | |
| Mar. 25th 2025 Tuesday, 25th of Mar. 2025 | Carnival Panorama | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Mar. 25th 2025 Tuesday, 25th of Mar. 2025 | MS Koningsdam | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Mar. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Mar. 2025 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Mar. 2025 | Norwegian Bliss | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
| Mar. 29th 2025 Saturday, 29th of Mar. 2025 | MS Zaandam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Apr. 1st 2025 Tuesday, 1st of Apr. 2025 | Carnival Panorama | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Apr. 4th 2025 Friday, 4th of Apr. 2025 | Sapphire Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Apr. 8th 2025 Tuesday, 8th of Apr. 2025 | MS Zaandam | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Apr. 9th 2025 Wednesday, 9th of Apr. 2025 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Apr. 10th 2025 Thursday, 10th of Apr. 2025 | Carnival Panorama | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Apr. 10th 2025 Thursday, 10th of Apr. 2025 | Norwegian Joy | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
| Apr. 14th 2025 Monday, 14th of Apr. 2025 | Silver Moon | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
| Apr. 15th 2025 Tuesday, 15th of Apr. 2025 | Navigator of the Seas | 10:30 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Apr. 16th 2025 Wednesday, 16th of Apr. 2025 | Norwegian Joy | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
| Apr. 22nd 2025 Tuesday, 22nd of Apr. 2025 | Carnival Panorama | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Apr. 22nd 2025 Tuesday, 22nd of Apr. 2025 | Navigator of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Apr. 23rd 2025 Wednesday, 23rd of Apr. 2025 | Coral Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm |
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