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Riviera Nayarit Weather & Climate: Mexico

Climate by month across Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Riviera Nayarit

Riviera Nayarit in Mexico sees its peak temperatures in August (30°C (86°F)) and its coolest in January (26°C (79°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Nuevo Vallarta , the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Riviera Nayarit, the months of January, February and December bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 26°C (79°F) and 27°C (81°F).

The peak of the heat usually falls in June, July and August.

Precipitation in Riviera Nayarit varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in September with 340 mm (13 in) of rain, while April stays relatively dry with 4 mm (0.2 in). The region experiences its rainy season during July, August and September, when monthly rainfall can range from 254 mm (10 in) to 340 mm (13 in). March, April and May marks the driest time of year, with rainfall falling below 11 mm (0.4 in).

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Nuevo Vallarta Bucerías Sayulita Punta Mita Cruz de Huanacaxtle Rincon de Guayabitos
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Climate map of Riviera Nayarit

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Nuevo Vallarta 26°C (79°F) 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 24°C (75°F) 1391 mm (55 in)
Bucerías 26°C (79°F) 31°C (88°F) 19°C (66°F) 26°C (79°F) 1226 mm (48 in)
Sayulita 26°C (79°F) 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 27°C (81°F) 966 mm (38 in)
Punta Mita 25°C (77°F) 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 27°C (81°F) 850 mm (33 in)
Cruz de Huanacaxtle 26°C (79°F) 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 26°C (79°F) 1118 mm (44 in)
Rincon de Guayabitos 28°C (82°F) 32°C (90°F) 18°C (64°F) 26°C (79°F) 1130 mm (44 in)

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