Added: 01/01/2006 |
Puerto Vallarta weather: to tour or not to tourPuerto Vallarta, a tropical Mexican town, is situated on the shore of the Pacific Ocean. Puerto Vallarta weather depends on the Pacific winds, along with low latitudes of the location. People may enjoy summer weather there a year round. According to the hydrometeorological service statistics, the average June temperature in Puerto Vallarta is approximately +28°C, in January being about +22°C.
So, it is possible to say about Puerto Vallarta that it is a true tropical paradise on the Pacific Ocean seaboard. When speaking about Puerto Vallarta weather, as a rule, dry (November-May) and moist (June-October) seasons are distinguished. The difference in temperature is slight, but, because of the tropical cyclones, the seasons differ greatly in precipitation quantity and air moisture. Puerto Vallarta is hot throughout a year, the period of June to October being marked by the highest degree of humidity and constant rains.
In the afternoon rains tend to fall in short heavy showers; mornings in Puerto Vallarta are normally bright, even in wet periods. It is important to emphasize that rains on the southern Pacific coastline, where Puerto Vallarta lies, fall almost entirely in June to October. Rains and winds usually do not last long during the period of November-May. Therefore, November to May are the best months to visit Puerto Vallarta.
To understand clearly the main peculiarities of Puerto Vallarta weather, here are some statistic facts to get acquainted with. The average monthly rainfall in November-May is about 16.0 mm, while the same in June-October period comes to 268 mm. That is, the total yearly rainfall in Puerto Vallarta is about 1500 mm, the period from November to May being but dry enough.
Quite the opposite is Cozumel, one of the most famous health resorts on the shore of the Mexican Gulf. A little Mexican coral island, it is situated at the distance of 20 kilometers from Cancun, a world-renowned resort with white sand beaches, crystal sea waters, passionate Caribbean nights, world-class hotels, and sparkling nightlife. Cozumel weather is also warm a year round, but it is more windy and drizzling. Summer can be pretty hot there, but at the same time, a high humidity level is typical for Cozumel. This is because the Mexican gulf shores are much greater influenced by rainwater if compared to the Pacific seaside of the country.
Thus, really dry times in Puerto Vallarta fall at November-May period. The water in Puerto Vallarta is the warmest in July to September, its temperature being as high as +28°C at that time. It is very important to note that summer and autumn on the eastern and western shores of Mexico are hurricanes seasons. Thus, a stay in some parts of the location can be dangerous enough. It is possible to visit Puerto Vallarta any time you wish, this Pacific paradise being considered a year-round resort.
Still, taking into account the afore-mentioned prank of Puerto Vallarta weather, it is to conclude that the best time to pack for this resort is November to May. First, you don't run the risk to get lost in precipitation, which fact means you will be safe and sound enough to share your impressions when having returned home. Second, the hurricane-arising probability at that period is much less than that within the rest of months, so you have a chance not to go with the wind to the neverlands. Therefore, if you long for adventures go to tame the natural environment of Puerto Vallarta!
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