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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 9th 2024 Sep. 9th 2024 | max: 29.8 °C min: 24.3 °C |
8.6 m/s 9.7 m/s |
77.4 % 20.4 m |
89.0 % 1,009 hPa |
06:46:53 19:08:53 |
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| Sep. 10th 2024 Sep. 10th 2024 | max: 29.5 °C min: 24.6 °C |
10.1 m/s 9.7 m/s |
82.2 % 21.2 m |
89.5 % 1,008 hPa |
06:47:07 19:07:57 |
|
| Sep. 11th 2024 Sep. 11th 2024 | max: 30.5 °C min: 24.9 °C |
8.3 m/s 9.4 m/s |
75.9 % 23.9 m |
88.8 % 1,006 hPa |
06:47:21 19:07:01 |
|
| Sep. 12th 2024 Sep. 12th 2024 | max: 27.0 °C min: 23.9 °C |
7.6 m/s 9.7 m/s |
100.0 % 21.7 m |
91.5 % 1,007 hPa |
06:47:34 19:06:05 |
|
| Sep. 13th 2024 Sep. 13th 2024 | max: 33.2 °C min: 22.7 °C |
8.6 m/s 16.6 m/s |
89.9 % 22.0 m |
74.1 % 1,010 hPa |
06:47:48 19:05:09 |
|
| Sep. 14th 2024 Sep. 14th 2024 | max: 30.3 °C min: 22.2 °C |
9.4 m/s 9.0 m/s |
69.6 % 24.1 m |
82.8 % 1,011 hPa |
06:48:01 19:04:13 |
|
| Sep. 15th 2024 Sep. 15th 2024 | max: 30.6 °C min: 23.5 °C |
10.8 m/s 9.4 m/s |
82.9 % 24.1 m |
82.3 % 1,010 hPa |
06:48:15 19:03:16 |
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| Sep. 16th 2024 Sep. 16th 2024 | max: 29.1 °C min: 23.5 °C |
8.3 m/s 11.5 m/s |
99.1 % 23.2 m |
82.7 % 1,010 hPa |
06:48:29 19:02:20 |
|
| Sep. 17th 2024 Sep. 17th 2024 | max: 30.3 °C min: 23.6 °C |
12.6 m/s 11.9 m/s |
73.4 % 21.9 m |
81.7 % 1,010 hPa |
06:48:42 19:01:23 |
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| Sep. 18th 2024 Sep. 18th 2024 | max: 29.6 °C min: 23.4 °C |
10.8 m/s 8.3 m/s |
67.1 % 22.5 m |
85.0 % 1,011 hPa |
06:48:56 19:00:27 |
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| Sep. 19th 2024 Sep. 19th 2024 | max: 30.1 °C min: 22.9 °C |
13.3 m/s 11.2 m/s |
32.6 % 24.1 m |
82.6 % 1,011 hPa |
06:49:10 18:59:30 |
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| Sep. 20th 2024 Sep. 20th 2024 | max: 29.9 °C min: 22.8 °C |
11.5 m/s 10.4 m/s |
55.1 % 24.1 m |
84.2 % 1,011 hPa |
06:49:24 18:58:34 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 22nd 2024 Sunday, 22nd of Sep. 2024 | Celebrity Summit | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Oct. 1st 2024 Tuesday, 1st of Oct. 2024 | Navigator of the Seas | 10:30 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 2nd 2024 Wednesday, 2nd of Oct. 2024 | Sapphire Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Oct. 7th 2024 Monday, 7th of Oct. 2024 | MS Nieuw Amsterdam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Oct. 13th 2024 Sunday, 13th of Oct. 2024 | MS Eurodam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Oct. 16th 2024 Wednesday, 16th of Oct. 2024 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Oct. 20th 2024 Sunday, 20th of Oct. 2024 | Norwegian Encore | 12:00 pm | 09:00 pm | |
| Oct. 20th 2024 Sunday, 20th of Oct. 2024 | Ruby Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Oct. 22nd 2024 Tuesday, 22nd of Oct. 2024 | Navigator of the Seas | 10:30 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 28th 2024 Monday, 28th of Oct. 2024 | Majestic Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Oct. 30th 2024 Wednesday, 30th of Oct. 2024 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 6th 2024 Wednesday, 6th of Nov. 2024 | Norwegian Bliss | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
| Nov. 7th 2024 Thursday, 7th of Nov. 2024 | Majestic Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 10th 2024 Sunday, 10th of Nov. 2024 | Norwegian Jewel | 01:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
| Nov. 12th 2024 Tuesday, 12th of Nov. 2024 | MS Koningsdam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 13th 2024 Wednesday, 13th of Nov. 2024 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 13th 2024 Wednesday, 13th of Nov. 2024 | Norwegian Bliss | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
| Nov. 17th 2024 Sunday, 17th of Nov. 2024 | Majestic Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 19th 2024 Tuesday, 19th of Nov. 2024 | Carnival Panorama | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Nov. 19th 2024 Tuesday, 19th of Nov. 2024 | Navigator of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Nov. 20th 2024 Wednesday, 20th of Nov. 2024 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 20th 2024 Wednesday, 20th of Nov. 2024 | Norwegian Bliss | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
| Nov. 21st 2024 Thursday, 21st of Nov. 2024 | Ruby Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 26th 2024 Tuesday, 26th of Nov. 2024 | Carnival Panorama | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Nov. 26th 2024 Tuesday, 26th of Nov. 2024 | Navigator of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Nov. 27th 2024 Wednesday, 27th of Nov. 2024 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 27th 2024 Wednesday, 27th of Nov. 2024 | Majestic Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 27th 2024 Wednesday, 27th of Nov. 2024 | Norwegian Bliss | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
| Dec. 4th 2024 Wednesday, 4th of Dec. 2024 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Dec. 4th 2024 Wednesday, 4th of Dec. 2024 | Majestic Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 7th 2024 Saturday, 7th of Dec. 2024 | MS Koningsdam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Dec. 9th 2024 Monday, 9th of Dec. 2024 | Carnival Panorama | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Dec. 9th 2024 Monday, 9th of Dec. 2024 | Norwegian Bliss | 12:00 pm | 09:00 pm | |
| Dec. 11th 2024 Wednesday, 11th of Dec. 2024 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Dec. 11th 2024 Wednesday, 11th of Dec. 2024 | Norwegian Joy | 07:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Dec. 14th 2024 Saturday, 14th of Dec. 2024 | MS Koningsdam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Dec. 14th 2024 Saturday, 14th of Dec. 2024 | MS Zaandam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Dec. 16th 2024 Monday, 16th of Dec. 2024 | Coral Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Dec. 17th 2024 Tuesday, 17th of Dec. 2024 | Carnival Panorama | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Dec. 18th 2024 Wednesday, 18th of Dec. 2024 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Dec. 18th 2024 Wednesday, 18th of Dec. 2024 | Norwegian Joy | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
| Dec. 24th 2024 Tuesday, 24th of Dec. 2024 | Carnival Panorama | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Dec. 24th 2024 Tuesday, 24th of Dec. 2024 | Navigator of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 25th 2024 Wednesday, 25th of Dec. 2024 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Dec. 25th 2024 Wednesday, 25th of Dec. 2024 | MS Koningsdam | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Dec. 25th 2024 Wednesday, 25th of Dec. 2024 | Norwegian Joy | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
| Dec. 31st 2024 Tuesday, 31st of Dec. 2024 | Carnival Panorama | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Dec. 31st 2024 Tuesday, 31st of Dec. 2024 | Navigator of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jan. 1st 2025 Wednesday, 1st of Jan. 2025 | Discovery Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jan. 1st 2025 Wednesday, 1st of Jan. 2025 | MS Koningsdam | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm |
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