Summer in Puerto Vallarta means increased humidity and higher temperatures. In addition, the summertime also signals the return of the annual rainy season in Banderas Bay. Visitors and residents in the area can expect to have days of mixed sun and clouds, with bursts of rain showers that refresh and reinvigorate the area’s flora. Subsequently, the lush greenery of the Sierra Madre jungle will become especially green and vibrant again thanks to much needed precipitation after months of no rain. Also, the hurricane season occurs during the summer and fall months as well with the peak occurring in the month of August. Rest assured you can still visit Puerto Vallarta during the hurricane season as the area is generally well protected thanks to the mountains that surround Banderas Bay. However, read below for more about hurricane season in Puerto Vallarta.
2022 Hurricane Season in Mexico
Puerto Vallarta is located on Mexico’s Pacific Coast in Banderas Bay, the largest bay in Mexico. Surrounding the bay are lush mountains of the Sierra Madre Occidental range that provide a natural barrier of protection that makes Puerto Vallarta one of the safest places to visit in Mexico during hurricane season. In general, Puerto Vallarta has a warm climate with sunny days and balmy nights. However, tropical rainstorms in the afternoon or evening do occur regularly during the summer months. Sustained wind speeds must reach at least 74 miles per hour before they are considered a hurricane. Typically, hurricanes increase in strength as they pass over the ocean and then lose speed and strength when they make landfall. Hurricanes are also referred to as tropical cyclones and can be unpredictable, especially on the Atlantic coast and Caribbean Sea versus the Pacific coast.
History of Hurricanes in Puerto Vallarta
The history of hurricanes in Puerto Vallarta is limited to a few serious hurricanes that did make landfall in the area. However, the city has only been struck 3 times in the past 50 years which is very comforting. For example, some of the most important hurricanes to land in Puerto Vallarta include Hurricane Katia and Hurricane Patricia. Meteorologists said that the most intense storm that has been recorded in the entire world was Hurricane Patricia that had both sustained winds of 345km/h (215 mph) and central pressure. Thankfully, the storm did not cause serious damage to Puerto Vallarta, but did make landfall south of town in the less populated coastline. In Puerto Vallarta, tropical storms and hurricanes are most common during the month of July through October, the hottest months of the year in the area. When cooler temperatures arrive in November, it also signals the end of the hurricane season.
How to Stay Safe During a Hurricane
Hurricanes are a natural disaster that can cause serious damages to structures and human life. In addition, heavy rains that follow the passing of a hurricane often cause flooding and other water related issues. If you visit Puerto Vallarta during a hurricane warning, there are measures you can take to keep safe. In Mexico, resorts and homes are solidly built to withstand strong winds. If you are visiting the area, make sure to follow the recommendations of the staff when it comes to your personal safety. Always follow any regulations that the resort has in place and heed warnings from local authorities as well. As a bonus, the summer rains in Puerto Vallarta also create some of the most spectacular lightning and thunder shows as they light up Banderas Bay. Pour yourself a cold drink, find a space spot to relax, and enjoy the dazzling displays over a nice meal.
In conclusion, if you want to take a vacation to this destination this summer, you can rest assured that you can still safely visit. Although summer is the hurricane season, the area is generally very safe and the tropical rainstorms can be quite refreshing. Plus, flights are less expensive to visit Vallarta during summer and there are smaller crowds and less traffic which is always nice as high season can be very crowded. In addition, if you happen to visit during a hurricane, just follow safety recommendations and instructions from local authorities and you will be fine. No matter what time of year you visit, Puerto Vallarta continues to be a top tourist destination and an amazing place to buy a vacation home in paradise, too.
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