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Riviera Nayarit Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico in January.

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Considering a trip to Riviera Nayarit, Mexico this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Riviera Nayarit in January

Riviera Nayarit, Mexico is a region in Mexico. January in Riviera Nayarit generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Punta Mita to 28°C (82°F) in Rincon de Guayabitos. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Rincon de Guayabitos and 23°C (73°F) in Punta Mita. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Nuevo Vallarta .

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in San Blas with an average of 22 mm (0.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Tepic with 32 mm (1.3 in).

Explore Riviera Nayarit by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Riviera Nayarit — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nuevo Vallarta )

January26°C (79°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April28°C (82°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Riviera Nayarit in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Riviera Nayarit.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Riviera Nayarit

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico?

Temperature range in Riviera Nayarit (January)

Precipitation variation in Riviera Nayarit (January)

Nuevo Vallarta

In January Nuevo Vallarta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
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December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nuevo Vallarta →

Bucerías

In January Bucerías generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bucerías →

Sayulita

In January Sayulita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sayulita →

Punta Mita

In January Punta Mita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Punta Mita →

Cruz de Huanacaxtle

In January Cruz de Huanacaxtle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Riviera Nayarit in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nuevo Vallarta 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Bucerías 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Sayulita 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Punta Mita 25°C (77°F) 23°C (73°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Cruz de Huanacaxtle 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Rincon de Guayabitos 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)

Riviera Nayarit weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico in January?

In January, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico generally has perfect weather conditions. Nuevo Vallarta sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico in January?

Daytime temperatures in Nuevo Vallarta peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in January, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

Does Riviera Nayarit, Mexico get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. Nuevo Vallarta averages only about 31 mm (1.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Riviera Nayarit, Mexico?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. Typically, the climate in Nuevo Vallarta is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Riviera Nayarit, Mexico is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Nuevo Vallarta . The weather in July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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