Can you swim in the ocean in Puerto Vallarta in January?

Puerto Vallarta in January Although waters are a bit on the cooler side if you are looking to take a swim or surf, so you will have the chance to ride the waves or go on a prime-time excursion to watch humpbacks and their babies, along with whale sharks.



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Many are surprised that January is still one of the warmer months in Mexico, especially if you're visiting the Mexico beach towns. Average temperatures in Mexico in January hover around 80°F (26°C) on the beaches, but it can feel a few degrees hotter because of the humidity.

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If you want a hot tropical climate, head to Cancun. If not, make Puerto Vallarta your holiday haven. We've found PV in winter to be less humid than Cancun, so it feels milder. (Cancun feels hotter in winter.)

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But there is one main question about Puerto Vallarta beaches: Are they swimmable? The answer is a resounding yes! Here you'll find less seaweed than in other destinations because authorities clean the hotel beaches regularly.

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Puerto Vallarta is located on beautiful Banderas Bay where the waters are calmer than the Pacific Ocean. The bay and beaches are perfect for swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking. Summers have less wave action and the water is clearer.

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The Weather in Puerto Vallarta Hurricane season lasts from June through November, so you should be aware of the potential for tropical storms and hurricanes if you're visiting during that period, although Puerto Vallarta's privileged location in a bay with nearby mountains offers it some natural protection from storms.

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