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Moving to Mexico | Part 4 of 10 · An honest series by Dudy, creator of My Puerto Vallarta Daily
Dudy shares his family’s personal journey of moving to Mexico — the good, the challenging, the unexpected, and everything in between. In Part 4: Puerto Vallarta weather in summer — the heat, the humidity, and the advice he wishes he’d taken.
Nothing prepared us for summer
When people think about moving to Mexico, they usually imagine endless sunshine and perfect beach weather. The reality can be very different. We moved to Puerto Vallarta in late May, just as summer was beginning. We expected heat, humidity, and rain. We’d visited Puerto Vallarta seven or eight times before, so we thought we knew exactly what we were getting into.
We didn’t. Nothing prepared us for the next four or five months of intense humidity, daily rain, mold appearing overnight, and feeling like you needed another shower five minutes after the last one.
Vacation mode isn’t everyday life
Before we moved, I kept seeing the same advice in expat groups: “Rent for a month before making the move.” I never took it too seriously. I thought, I know Puerto Vallarta. Why would I need to live here for a month first? Now I completely understand why people say it. Vacation mode and everyday life are two very different experiences.
Yes, air conditioning exists, but when you live here, you’re the one paying the electricity bill. That beach breeze feels a little different when you’re working, grocery shopping, doing laundry, and trying to keep your apartment cool. (And yes… that ties directly into [what I shared about affordability](CLICK HERE).)
Experience the season you’ll actually live in
Unlike some of the other topics I’ve shared, weather can be a genuine deal breaker. The good news is that Mexico is huge, and there are climates to match almost every preference. But if your dream is Puerto Vallarta, don’t underestimate what the weather can do to your lifestyle.
We eventually adjusted. During the summer months we plan more of our day after sunset, when the city comes alive and being outside becomes enjoyable again. Looking back, I can say this with confidence: before you fall in love with a place, make sure you experience it in the season you’ll actually be living there.
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About this series
Originally shared on My Around the World Daily. Adapted with permission. Dudy spent a year living in Puerto Vallarta, photographing it daily for thousands of followers — read his farewell interview with I Heart Vallarta: CLICK HERE
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