Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Puerto Vallarta in April
Puerto Vallarta sees its driest month, with just less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain, highs of 98°F (37°C) and lows of 72°F (22°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 53/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 98°F (37°C)
- Avg low
- 72°F (22°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 47%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 53/100 · Fair
What April feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 98°F (37°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 14°C (26°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are November – February.
- Comfort slips from 63/100 in March to 53/100.
- April sits inside the Nov – Apr window our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 98°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 72°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Puerto Vallarta in April
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Zona Romántica
Cobbled old-town district of restaurants, shops and the Los Muertos Pier.
La Bodeguita del Medio
Cuban bar on the Malecón with mojitos and live son music.
Why now A break from 98°F afternoons.
Malecón
Seafront promenade lined with bronze sculptures, ending near the crown-topped church.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Isla del Río Cuale
River island with shaded paths, craft stalls and a small museum.
Vallarta Botanical Garden
Hillside gardens of orchids and native plants, with a river for swimming.
Why now Go early — afternoons average 98°F.
Nearby in April
- Tequila in April~91 mi · highs 94°F, 0.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Guadalajara in April~121 mi · highs 90°F, 0.1 in rain · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~884 m to Puerto Vallarta's ~8 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Puerto Vallarta in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
It's middling, scoring 53/100. The best months are November – February, at up to 76. Expect highs of 98°F (37°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. April is inside the Nov – Apr window our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route recommends.
How hot is Puerto Vallarta in April?
Average highs are 98°F (37°C) and average lows 72°F (22°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Vallarta in April?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 54.6 in (1388 mm).
What should I pack for Puerto Vallarta in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 98°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 72°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Puerto Vallarta
Routes in season in April
- Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta Nov – Apr
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