Nuevo Vallarta weather in January (Riviera Nayarit, Mexico)

Planning a trip to Nuevo Vallarta in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Nuevo Vallarta the weather in January is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 26°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Nuevo Vallarta in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 1 day of the month will see rainfall.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nuevo Vallarta climate page with graphs.

 

Nuevo Vallarta , monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 24°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 5%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 31 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
* Data from: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Mexico in January

Find out more about the weather in Mexico in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Nuevo Vallarta in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 24°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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