Puerto vallarta is a beautiful beach destination on mexicos pacific coast, and it enjoys mostly pleasant, sunny and warm weather year round. The season started on may 15, 1983 in the eastern pacific, and on june 1, 1983 in the central pacific, and lasted until november 30, 1983. The best time to come is winter, from october to may. Puerto vallarta weather averages for holidays in 20202021. The storm will quickly weaken over the next 24 hours as. However, it went on to become the strongest hurricane ever to hit cabo san lucas. This overlaps with peak travel dates during summer holidays for the kids and major national holidays like the fourth of july and labor day in the united states. Oct 02, 2017 in spite of that, hurricane season should not put a damper on your vacation plans in mexico, particularly if you are traveling to puerto vallarta. The last hurricane to directly hit puerto vallarta was hurricane kenna in 2002. Puerto vallarta weather forecast, news and hurricane watch. Kenna was the sixteenth tropical depression, thirteenth tropical storm, seventh hurricane, sixth major hurricane, and third category 5 hurricane of the 2002 pacific hurricane season. Keep in mind that tourist season begins to perk up again once november. The risk of hurricane strikes is usually highest in august and september, and there are some parts of mexico that get hit more often than others. Get the monthly weather forecast for puerto vallarta, jalisco, mexico, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead.
In spite of that, hurricane season should not put a damper on your vacation plans in mexico, particularly if you are traveling to puerto vallarta. There is no hurricane season in the puerto vallarta area. Hurricane season puerto vallarta message board tripadvisor. Aug 28, 2014 yes, you can still take a cruise during hurricane season. A friend of mine asked me about beach places she can take her children for their birthdays in september. Hurricane season covers a long period of time, and while there is a risk of hurricanes throughout that period, the weather is typically fine for most of the season. Because this incredible city is located along the picturesque waters of banderas bay, it is blessed to sustain little to no damage as most hurricanes approach the area. In 2005, on the heels of hurricane katrina, a late season storm dubbed wilma struck cancun with winds of up to 185.
So i guess that give you pretty good odds that nothing will happen. Puerto rico weather what weather is really like in puerto. There really isnt a hurricane season in puerto vallarta, the whole pacific area has one, but pv tends to be spared from the effects of tropical storms and cyclones, read more. The rains ward off a sizable chunk of the tourist hoards, lowering prices and placating high seasons busyness. Hurricane season is near, starts may 15 off west coast of. I suggested puerto vallarta because its on the pacific side. This icon serves as a link to download the essential accessibility assistive technology app for individuals with physical disabilities. Only once in the past 35 years has puerto vallarta experienced damage from a hurricane. Its kind of a head scratcher to be talking about a possible tropical depression or storm while ice still covers 33% of lake superiorby far the. The bay of banderas acts as a natural barrier, dragging the storms out to sea, or further up the coast. In general, the citys weather is warm with average highs ranging from 80 degrees.
Best time to visit puerto vallarta, hurricane season, average weather by month cuethat best time to visit puerto vallarta the most effective time to visit puerto vallarta is in between april and also june when the weather is positive as well. Powerful winds destroyed our hotel lobby while we ran for cover. At least they give you lots of time to prepare for them unlike tornadoes. As jason meyers, a storm shield meteorologist, advised us, if you want to avoid tropical storms all together, travel there in the colder months of december through march, or go very early or late in the hurricane season, like in. In puerto rico, weather is a balmy average of 80f 85f year round. In puerto vallarta, the rainy season falls between june and midoctober and sometimes extends into november.
Todays and tonights weather forecast, weather conditions and doppler radar from the weather channel and. Puerto vallartas hurricane season although puerto vallarta lies on a geographical path that is frequented by hurricanes, the city is protected by a formidable natural defense. Hurricane season on the west coast is july to october, mas o menos, but puerto vallarta is seldom affected, once in 70 years. Although each time of year has its draws, the best time to visit puerto vallarta is from december through march, when youll find nearly perfect weather conditions, very little chance of rain, and fun activities like whale watching. Hurricane season puerto vallarta forum tripadvisor. Puerto vallartas rainy seasons temperatures are a little higher compared to those of its high season. Luckily for visitors to the city, puerto vallarta has a couple of natural barriers which prevent storms from entering the city. Mexico hurricane season puerto vallarta fodors travel.
Footage from cabo san lucas as the violent cyclone smashed the city. Now, that doesnt mean that pv is in some way magically free from hurricanes and their effects, as some liked to believe. However, because its hurricane season and its warm in the continental u. The chart was processed from data supplied by the us meteorological agency noaa. Looking at the average temperatures and rain forecast on the weather channel or your favorite website, wont really give you the necessary information for planning a great vacation. I have read conflicting reports on the weather and. Puerto vallarta one of the safest places to visit on mexico s during hurricane season, which typically runs from june through november. They way this season is starting out, i would be more worried about the summer storm season in the midwest than our lame hurricane season in vallarta. See more ideas about atlantic hurricane and national hurricane center.
Best time to visit puerto vallarta, hurricane season, average. Is it safe to travel to mexico during hurricane season. Hurricane odile in cabo san lucas, mexico 2014 youtube. The rainy season is at its peak during september and october. As jason meyers, a storm shield meteorologist, advised us, if you want to avoid tropical storms all together, travel there in the colder months of december through march. The winds which do affect the sea and the pacific currents mean puerto vallarta is a great surfing spot, as well as a popular place for other water sports like kitesurfing and paragliding.
Puerto vallarta is virtually immune from hurricanes. Visiting puerto rico in hurricane season tripsavvy. September 2014 hurricane odile passed puerto vallarta with only minor damage reported. Nov 20, 2014 published on nov 20, 2014 icyclones hurricane odile chase. Puerto vallarta, jalisco, mexico monthly weather accuweather. My question is now that we can go anytime, we were wondering if all of mexico is at risk in hurricane season or just parts of it.
As jason meyers, a tornado guard meteorologist, recommended us, if you wish to avoid hurricanes completely, travel there in the cooler months of december with march, or go really early or late in the cyclone period, like in. Puerto vallarta, jalisco, mexico weekend weather forecast. Oct 28, 2014 pipis restaurant puerto vallarta, mexico october 8, 2014 mike hurricane hoover harmonica mike hightower the 44s bass john ekonomou harmonica and a band of unknown mariachi. Potentially catastrophic hurricane willa takes aim at. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. The area of storms above off the coast of mexico today 050714, currently has a 50% chance of becoming amanda. Recent hurricane seasons have provided painful lessons in the importance of.
It was a below average season in which nine tropical cyclones formed. It is featured as part of our commitment to diversity and. Hurricane kenna was the fourthmost intense tropical cyclone on record in the eastern pacific basin, and at the time the thirdmost intense pacific hurricane to strike the west coast of mexico. My husband and i have recently retired and have been going to mexico for a number of years. Best time to visit puerto vallarta, hurricane season, average weather by month guardiano may 31, 2016 place no comments the most effective time to visit puerto vallarta is in between april and also june when the weather is positive as well as the room prices are cost effective.
Finally, t he hurricane season in cancun and the riviera maya runs from june to november. Puerto vallarta weather averages for planning holidays, mexico. The season officially started on may 15 in the east pacific ocean, and on june 1 in the central pacific. Puerto vallarta, mexico hurricane season % of month affected by tropical storms. With that said, vallarta has only had one hurricane event over 60 years that did any significant damage and it was not even a direct hit but mainly damage due to high waves not wind nor rain so i guess that give you pretty good odds that nothing will happen. Puerto vallarta, jalisco, mexico weather forecast and.
Puerto vallarta, mazatlan, cabo san lucas, and ixtapafrom may 15 through the end of november. During the day the heat often rises to about 90 93. Hurricane season survival guide for cruisers fox news. The national hurricane center in miami is monitoring what is very likely to be the first named storm of the season in the east pacific. Hurricane willa makes landfall on mexicos pacific coast. Of the eight tropical storms, six reached at least category 1 hurricane intensity. Puerto vallarta, mexico get the very latest weather forecast, including hourbyhour views, the 10day outlook, temperature, humidity, precipitation for your area.
Yes, you can still take a cruise during hurricane season. Puerto vallarta is one of the locations that is often spared from the destruction of these tropical storms due to its geographic location. What you need to know about nuevo vallarta is that it shares tours, attractions, and even the airport with puerto vallarta. The best time to visit puerto plata is may and june, when hotel rates take a dive for the impending rainy season. But i found out that a huge hurricane landed on pv in october 2002. Friday, september 26, 2014 tis hurricane season puerto vallarta, mexico before i begin with our tales of life over the last few weeks, i want to take a moment and express my sorrow for our fellow comrades in cabo san lucas and southern baja sur region of mexico. If you have, then you should consider club caribe, which is one of the top and best timeshare providers in mexico. Puerto vallarta prepares for 2014 hurricane season. After turning to the north and northeast in response to the flow ahead of a large mid to upperlevel trough, kenna attained peak winds of 165 mph 265 kmh early on october 25 while located about 255 mi 410 km southwest of puerto vallarta, the third category 5 hurricane of the season.
The atlantic hurricane season officially ended on november 30, 2014. With fewer people traveling, hotels and flights are often deeply discounted. Banderas bay is a natural barrier to hurricanes and storms. Puerto vallarta s low season is getting shorter and shorter, but typically the best time to avoid the large crowds is from july through september, just after mexican vacation season and before the foreign travel high season. Puerto vallarta, mexico hurricane patricia, a storm of recordsetting ferocity, proved no match for the sierra madre occidental.
Check out our resources for adapting to these times. The atlantic hurricane season officially began on june 1, 2014. Youll see puerto vallarta at its best at this time of year, as temperatures usually stay in the mid70s with very little rain. However, it went on to become the strongest hurricane ever to hit cabo san lucas and cause significant damage to that resort town. The major resort area of puerto vallarta is under a tropical storm warning as it is expected to face gusty winds, heavy rain and some flooding but not under a hurricane. The 1983 pacific hurricane season was the longest season ever recorded at that time, which was later surpassed by the 2015 and 2016 seasons. At least they give you lots of time to prepare for them. Best time to visit puerto vallarta, hurricane season. For mexico, hurricane patricia hit just the right spot manuel roigfranzia, joshua partlow and nick miroff the washington post october 25, 2015.
During the summer, from june to september, we have our rainy season, but you still get lots of sunny days, lots of people still come down and have a great time, plus you get much. Most importantly, puerto vallarta does not have a hurricane season to watch out for, unlike eastern mexican resorts such as cozumel and cancun. Hurricane willa weakens in mexico after thousands are. Aug 26, 20 its important to know what youre getting into so here is s hurricane season survival guide for cruisers. Right next to puerto vallarta, it has all the conveniences, plus a more relaxing ambiance and a long sandy beach. The bay, as well as the lush mountains that envelop it, provides an extra barrier of natural protection that makes puerto vallarta one of the safest places to visit on mexicos gorgeous pacific coastline during hurricane season, which typically runs from june through november. The weather in puerto vallarta is often compared to hawaii, which sits on the same latitude as puerto vallarta. Mexicos hurricane season runs from june 1 to november 30, but the country is at its highest risk of strong storms from august through october. When is the hurricane season in puerto vallarta puerto. Hurricane season typically runs from june 1 to november 30 in puerto rico and throughout the caribbean. Oct 23, 2018 once a category 3 hurricane, the storm lost much of its power after making landfall in westcentral mexico, but flooding remained a serious threat.
Get your 3day weather forecast for puerto vallarta, jalisco, mexico. Feb 08, 2018 some bring several days of tropical rain, and others turn into killer hurricanes. The 2014 pacific hurricane season was the fifthbusiest season since reliable records began in 1949, alongside the 2016 season. Some bring several days of tropical rain, and others turn into killer hurricanes. The hurricane season in puerto vallarta officially began on may 15 with the start of the eastern pacific hurricane season, hurricane season officially ends on november 30 in. The driest months are generally march and april, with rain seen on less than 10 days during each month. My husband and i come every year at christmas, so this is our first time in oct. Rossello of puerto rico said on monday that the island was on the brink of a humanitarian crisis nearly a week after hurricane maria knocked out its power and most of its water, and left residents waiting in excruciating lines for fuel. She doesnt want to take them to he caribbean because of hurricane season.
How safe is puerto vallarta during hurricane season. Puerto vallarta weather has a tropical climate with both extreme wet seasons and dry seasons. Yearround highs in the mid80s are for certain, thanks to the proximity to the equator. Hurricanes puerto vallarta, weather hurricane, mexico. Eight of the nine designated cyclones attained tropical storm status, the fewest since the 1997 atlantic hurricane season. Evenings can be cool average lows dip down to 60 degrees fahrenheit so pack long sleeves. Puerto vallarta, mexico live weather update holiday. The puerto vallarta, mexico tropical storm risk chart above shows the hurricane season. The atlantic hurricane season starts on june first and also ends on november 30th.
But i, personally, will never believe any official forecasts again. Published on nov 20, 2014 icyclones hurricane odile chase. First hurricane season outlook doesnt offer good news. Puerto vallarta, mexico weather forecast and conditions. Weve been t puerto vallarta, san jose del cabo, cabo san lucas, playa del carmen, and puerto morelos. In 2005, on the heels of hurricane katrina, a late season storm dubbed. Mar 28, 2014 puerto vallarta, jalisco, mexico towns all along the mexican pacific coast are battening down the hatches in preparation for this years hurricane season, which is predicted to be rather stormy. Puerto vallarta, jalisco, mexico towns all along the mexican pacific coast are battening down the hatches in preparation for this years hurricane season, which is predicted to be rather stormy. Just as a side note, hurricane season for those of us who have witnessed this weather are the same aforementioned months. Regardless of being a named storm or not, a lot of rain is forecasted to move along mexicos coast from puerto vallarta to acapulco. Puerto vallarta, jalisco prepares for 2014 hurricane season. Puerto vallarta is in the tropics, which means tropical storms and even hurricanes are normal occurrences throughout rainy season.
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