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Visiting Puerto Vallarta by yacht
The months by weather, the hurricane season dates and two sailing events with dates from the organiser.
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Seasons
When to come
| Months | Weather | Season |
|---|---|---|
| November to April | Rain 1.5 to 33.8 mm a month, high 28.8 to 32.3 C | Peak |
| May and June | Rain 15.4 and 187.6 mm, high 31.0 and 32.3 C | Shoulder |
| July to October | Rain 93.8 to 370.0 mm, high 33.3 to 33.7 C | Off |
Puerto Vallarta, 1971 to 2000, SMN through the WMO. The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs 15 May to 30 November (NHC). Season bands are our own estimate.
Events
Sailing events
Dates from the Vallarta Yacht Club event pages.
WesMex International Small Boat Regatta
25 to 28 February 2027. A small boat and youth sailing event.
Banderas Bay Regatta
17 to 20 March 2027. Cruiser racing on Banderas Bay.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Marina Vallarta, home page
- Marina Vallarta, rates and services
- Marina Vallarta, booking and contact
- Dockwalk Superports, Marina Vallarta
- Paradise Village Marina, mega yachts
- INM, sport fishing and nautical tourism
- ANAM, temporary import permit
- ANAM, boat FAQ
- ANAM, new requirements for temporary import
- WMO World Weather Information Service, Puerto Vallarta (data)
- WMO World Weather Information Service, Puerto Vallarta
- NHC, hurricane climatology
- UKSA, superyacht salary guide
- Vallarta Yacht Club, Banderas Bay Regatta
- Vallarta Yacht Club, WesMex Regatta
- Tribuna de la Bahia, dock works, 10 July 2026
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