Dry & sunny
The weather
November is in the dry season — sunny days and very little rain. Daytime highs average 32°C (90°F) and nights 20°C (67°F). The weather station records about 1.4 days with rain and 20 mm of rainfall in the month. The sea in Banderas Bay averages 29°C (84°F), and the sun sets around 18:20.
Rain and temperature, all year
Rain (mm)High (°C)
November 2026
What's on in November 2026
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Late Oct – Nov 2
Día de Muertos
Puerto Vallarta's biggest cultural moment of the fall. The core days are November 1 and 2; in the days before, monumental catrinas line the Malecón and the city runs a program of altars, music and a catrina parade.
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Nov 11–14
International Marlin & Tuna Tournament
Puerto Vallarta's premier sportfishing tournament, run by the Puerto Vallarta Fishing Club for 70 years, based at the Marina Vallarta boardwalk.
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Nov 12–22
Festival Gourmet International
Mexico's longest-running culinary festival: for eleven days, guest chefs from around the world cook alongside local restaurants' kitchens in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Tepic.
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Nov 16 holiday · Nov 20
Revolution Day long weekend
A national holiday: the official day off is Monday, November 16, creating a long weekend when visitors from Guadalajara and beyond fill the town. The traditional date, November 20, often brings a civic parade.
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Thu Nov 26
US Thanksgiving
Not a Mexican holiday, so it's a normal day in town — but many restaurants popular with US and Canadian visitors typically offer turkey dinners. Reserve ahead.
Tips for November
- Plan hikes and walking tours for the morning — midday is very hot.
- The water is warm (29°C) — long swims and snorkeling without a wetsuit.
- It's within the eastern Pacific hurricane season (May 15 – Nov 30): check the forecast before you travel and prefer flexible bookings.
Tours
Tours worth doing in November
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FAQ
Common questions
What is the weather like in Puerto Vallarta in November?
November is in the dry season — sunny days and very little rain. Daytime highs average 32°C (90°F) and nights 20°C (67°F). The weather station records about 1.4 days with rain and 20 mm of rainfall in the month. The sea in Banderas Bay averages 29°C (84°F), and the sun sets around 18:20.
Is November a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
Yes, if you want sunshine: November averages only 1.4 days with rain.
How warm is the ocean in Puerto Vallarta in November?
About 29°C (84°F) on average in Banderas Bay (Open-Meteo, 2023–2025).
Is November hurricane season in Puerto Vallarta?
Yes — the eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 to November 30 (NOAA). Check the forecast close to your trip.