Weather in January in Riviera Maya
Considering a trip to Riviera Maya this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Riviera Maya in January?
Riviera Maya is a region in Mexico. January in Riviera Maya generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C and nighttime temperatures around 22°C in Playa del Carmen. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Playa del Carmen.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tulum with an average of 60 mm to moderate rainfall in Cancún with 73 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Playa del Carmen enjoys approximately 222 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Riviera Maya for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Riviera Maya climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Riviera Maya?
Playa del Carmen
In January Playa del Carmen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cancún
In January Cancún generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Tulum
In January Tulum generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Akumal
In January Akumal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Riviera Maya, in Mexico.
Is January the best time to visit Riviera Maya?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Riviera Maya with overall perfect weather in Playa del Carmen. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Playa del Carmen. On the other hand, the weather in October tends to be poor.
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