Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Vallarta in October

Playa del Carmen is the better pick in October — 79 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Playa del Carmen is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Puerto Vallarta is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Playa del Carmen vs Puerto VallartaOctober climate, side by side

Playa del CarmenPuerto Vallarta
Comfort score79/100 (B)69/100 (C)
Feels-like high36°C40°C
Avg high / low31° / 23°33° / 25°
Rainfall160 mm179 mm
Rainy days2121
Humidity83%89%
Air quality (AQI)3034

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Vallarta in October — FAQ

Is October better in Playa del Carmen or Puerto Vallarta?
Playa del Carmen is the better pick in October — 79 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Playa del Carmen is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Puerto Vallarta is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Vallarta in October?
In October, Playa del Carmen averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 160 mm of rain; Puerto Vallarta averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 179 mm.