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Weather this week in Puerto Vallarta
Forecast
2026-07-01
Partly sunny
32°C26°C
2026-07-02
Scattered thunderstorms
33°C27°C
2026-07-03
Scattered thunderstorms
33°C26°C
2026-07-04
Partly sunny
33°C27°C
2026-07-05
Mostly sunny
33°C28°C
2026-07-06
Scattered thunderstorms
32°C26°C
2026-07-07
Cloudy
32°C26°C
Source: Includes weather data from Google Maps

Daily Reports

Weather - PVR Airport - Peso Report - Every Morning.
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Puerto Vallarta Airport Flight Report July 1, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Airport flight report for July 1, 2026, with PVR arrivals, departures, known delays, cancellations, and weather factors to watch.
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Puerto Vallarta Weather Today – July 1, 2026

Puerto Vallarta starts July 1 warm and humid, with afternoon shower chances and elevated surf risk along the Pacific coast.
The local stories, alerts, travel notes, beach conditions, and practical updates residents and visitors should know before starting the day. Updated daily.
Puerto Vallarta Weather Brings Heat and Light Rain

What to Watch in Puerto Vallarta Today

Puerto Vallarta starts July with heat, afternoon rain risk, active World Cup traffic, and no verified major citywide service disruption in the morning source check.

 

  • Weather risk: Expect a hot day, with temperatures near 34°C / 93°F and showers possible from the afternoon into the evening.
  • Surf and beach impact: Jalisco’s coast, including Puerto Vallarta, is under a 1–2 meter mar de fondo swell forecast, raising the risk of rough surf and rip currents.
  • Tourism and mobility: The Vibra Jalisco Zona Fan continues beside Sheraton Buganvilias, open 10 a.m. to midnight, so expect extra movement around the Hotel Zone / stadium area.
  • Roads: No verified citywide road closure or major traffic disruption was found in the morning check. Watch the usual rain-sensitive low crossings if afternoon storms develop.
  • Public services: No verified citywide SEAPAL or CFE outage notice for Puerto Vallarta was found this morning. SEAPAL’s recent Centro-Norte collector emergency work was reported stabilized and normal sanitary operation restored.
  • Airport: PVR’s live flight board showed active arrivals and departures, with no airport-wide closure or major cancellation wave visible in the accessible morning data.
  • Resident reminder: Avoid swimming near river mouths after rain, follow posted beach flags, and do not enter flooded streets.

What’s Happening Today in Vallarta

Today’s verified calendar is led by World Cup watch activity and Zona Romántica nightlife. No separate municipal cultural event was confirmed in the morning check.

  • Vibra Jalisco Zona Fan Puerto Vallarta — Terreno de Pensiones del Estado, beside Sheraton Buganvilias / across from the stadium; 10 a.m.–midnight; free entry, giant screen, food zone, concerts and family activities.
  • Sports on Screen — Nacho Daddy, Basilio Badillo 287, Zona Romántica; 11 a.m.
  • Watch the Game With Us — La Piazzetta, Rodolfo Gómez 143 / Olas Altas, Zona Romántica; 4 p.m.
  • Hot Gogos / Dirty Bitches — Blue Chairs Rooftop Bar, Blue Chairs Beachfront Resort, Playa Los Muertos; 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
  • Queens of the Night — La Noche, Lázaro Cárdenas 263, Zona Romántica; 9 p.m.
  • Gogos Show — Paco’s Ranch, Ignacio L. Vallarta, Zona Romántica; 11 p.m.

Roads, Traffic, and Public Services Watch

Roads, Traffic, and Public Services Watch

No major citywide road, water, power, garbage, bus or taxi disruption was verified in the morning source check.

 

  • No major citywide traffic closure reported in the accessible municipal, SEAPAL and public-service checks.
  • Hotel Zone watch: Expect heavier-than-usual movement near Sheraton Buganvilias / the stadium area because the Zona Fan is open from 10 a.m. to midnight.
  • SEAPAL: The recent Centro-Norte collector emergency on Avenida México was reported stabilized, with normal sanitary operation restored; no new citywide water cut was verified this morning.
  • Power: No verified CFE outage notice specific to Puerto Vallarta was found in the morning check.
  • Rain watch: If afternoon showers arrive, use extra caution at low crossings, arroyo areas and underpasses; no flooding closure was verified as of the morning check.

Red flags close nine popular Puerto Vallarta beaches as rip currents rise

Puerto Vallarta Beach Report

The Directorate of Civil Protection and Firefighters, through its area of Guardavidas, informs the current conditions of the municipality's beaches:
Ocean conditions: A 1–2 meter mar de fondo swell is forecast for Puerto Vallarta and the Jalisco coast, increasing rough-surf and rip-current risk.
🏖️ Palmares Beach
🟡 Yellow Flag
🏖️ Los Muertos Beach
🟡 Yellow Flag
🚩 Cuale River Area: Red and Purple Flag
🏖️ Playa de Camarones
🟡 Yellow Flag
🏖️ Oro Beach
🟡 Yellow Flag
🏖️ The Westin Hotel Beach
🚩 ada Red and Purple Flag
🏖️ Marriott Hotel Beach
🔵🚩 Purple & Red Flag
⚠️ Remember to respect flag signage and lifeguard indications at all times.
🟡 Yellow Flag: Caution when entering the sea.
🚩 Red Flag: Forbidden to enter the sea due to dangerous conditions.
⚫ Purple Flag: Presence of potentially dangerous marine wildlife.
Before entering the water, always check the color of the flag installed on the beach you are at. Your safety and that of your family is everyone's responsibility.

Airport and Travel Update

PVR appeared operational in the morning check, with active domestic and international movement and no airport-wide disruption visible in the accessible live board.

 

  • Arrivals/departures count: A reliable full-day official count was not available from the accessible morning sources. The live board showed multiple active arrivals and departures rather than a shutdown or cancellation wave.
  • Routes visible: Morning and midday activity included Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana and U.S. flights such as Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles.
  • Weather for flight movement: Airport conditions showed good visibility, light winds early, and a forecast for mostly manageable winds later in the day.
  • Possible delays: Afternoon showers could affect ramp timing or localized operations, even if the airport remains open.
  • Traveler note: Check the airline directly before leaving for PVR; the airport’s live board can change quickly during rainy-season afternoons.

 

Mexican peso today

Peso Exchange Rate Today

The peso was slightly softer this morning, with USD/MXN trading around the mid-17.50 area as markets watched Banxico expectations, U.S. data and North American trade headlines.

 

  • USD/MXN spot: Around 17.53 pesos per dollar in morning market quotes, with the dollar up roughly 0.2%–0.4% on the session.
  • Official reference: Banxico’s latest FIX showed 17.4693 for June 30 and 17.5053 for payments on July 1; a new daily FIX is normally published later in the day.
  • Morning move: The peso was weaker against the dollar compared with the prior close, but still trading in a relatively stable recent range.
  • Market drivers: Traders are watching Banxico’s 6.5% policy rate, possible future cuts, U.S. economic signals, and uncertainty around the North American trade review.
  • Local note: Airport, hotel and street exchange rates will vary from market quotes; residents and visitors moving larger amounts should compare bank or transfer-service rates before exchanging.

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