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Sayulita in January

Dry, sunny and in full swing. Days are warm, evenings cool enough for a light layer, and the town is at its liveliest after the holidays.

Weather
Dry season, about 2 rainy days
Day and night
28° / 17 °C · 82° / 63 °F
The sea
25 °C · 76 °F
Light
7:41 am to 6:42 pm
Crowds
Busy

Surf

Northwest swells bring steady, friendly waves to the main break, good for lessons. Bigger days go to the point.

Swell averages about 2.4 ft at 10 s from the WNW; the wind is usually from the N (Open-Meteo, 2016–2025).

Learning to surf · Today’s surf report

Crowds and prices

The New Year crowd stays through the first days and Día de Reyes on January 6, then winter visitors from the US and Canada keep the town full all month.

High-season rates: the median advertised three-bedroom house runs about $490 a night against $395 in the low season, with the 5% lodging tax and 16% IVA usually added on top; New Year's week is billed at holiday rates.

Medians of the nightly prices rentals published, gathered in October 2026; US dollars.

Where to stay, by side of town

Book ahead

  • Marietas Islands boat trips: 2–4 weeks ahead in high season.
  • Whale-watching boats: 2–3 days ahead, more for a weekend.
  • Stays over New Year's: as early as you can, since holiday rates and minimum stays apply.

Nature

Humpback whales are at their peak in January and February and are often seen from the beach; boats keep their distance and swimming with them is not allowed.

Fiestas and festivals

  • Mid-January, ending on January 24 (2027: January 16–24)

    Our Lady of Peace patron festival, Bucerías

    Bucerías, on the bay south of Sayulita, honors its patron saint with more than a week of church and street celebrations. Source

On our calendar for January 2027

Every week

  • Saturday live music at Sayulita Sandbar, Saturdays from 8:30 pm
  • Mercado del Pueblo farmers market at Calle Revolución, Fridays from 10 am
  • El Tianguis Sunday street market at Calle Pelícanos, Sundays from 8 am (check with the venue)
  • La Cruz Sunday market at Marina Riviera Nayarit, Sundays from 9 am
  • Bucerías farmers market at Chedraui car park, Wednesdays from 9 am
  • Bucerías art walk at Art district, Thursdays from 7 pm (check with the venue)
  • San Pancho artisan market at Plaza del Sol, Tuesdays from 9:30 am
  • Lo de Marcos Saturday market at Av. Luis Echeverría 9, Saturdays from 9 am
  • Salsa night at Don Pedro's, Mondays from 7 pm (check with the venue)
  • Mexican wine tasting and live jazz at Sayulita Wine Shop, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 6 pm
  • Karaoke and ping pong at La Redonda, Tuesdays and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 pm
  • Ping pong tournament and karaoke at Sayulita Sandbar, Fridays from 9 pm
  • Community potluck at ITH Amazing Surf Hostel, Tuesdays from 8 pm
  • Social run club at Sayulita Sport Massage, Fridays from 7:30 am
  • Sábado al Muelle at At The Dock, Saturdays from 12:30 pm
  • Sunday polo brunch at La Patrona Polo & Equestrian Club, Sundays from 11 am (check with the venue)
  • Live music at Latitude 20, Thursdays and Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30 pm (check with the venue)
  • Bingo and open mic at Latitude 20, Tuesdays from 7 pm (check with the venue)
  • Flamenco guitar night at Don Pedro's, Thursdays from 7 pm (check with the venue)
  • Puerto Vallarta ArtWalk at Galleries in Centro, Wednesdays from 6 pm
  • Olas Altas farmers market at Lázaro Cárdenas Park, Saturdays from 9 am
  • Cocktails and music at BOA at BOA, Thursdays and Fridays and Saturdays from 7 pm (check with the venue)
  • Spay and neuter clinic at SayulitAnimals, Wednesdays from 8 am (check with the venue)
  • Happy hour at Embers at Embers, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Thursdays and Fridays and Saturdays from 3 pm (check with the venue)
  • Guayabitos Monday market at Rincón de Guayabitos, Mondays from 8 am (check with the venue)
  • Friday cumbia and salsa night at Coco's Beach Club, Fridays from 10 pm (check with the venue)
  • La Peñita Thursday market at Main street of La Peñita de Jaltemba, Thursdays from 7 am (check with the venue)
  • Bucerías Sunday street market at Along Arroyo del Indio, Sundays from 7 am (check with the venue)
  • Punta de Mita craft market at Av. El Anclote 22, Saturdays from 9 am
  • Saturday barbecue pop-up (Pitmasterford) at Plaza Nawalli, Saturdays from 5 pm

The full calendar

Good to know

  • High season: book stays and surf lessons ahead.
  • The Friday market and the nearby weekly markets are all running.
  • Bring a sweater for evenings on the water.
What's the weather like in Sayulita in January?

Dry season. Around 28 °C (82 °F) by day and 17 °C (63 °F) at night; the sea is about 24 °C (75 °F).

Is January a good time to surf in Sayulita?

Northwest swells bring steady, friendly waves to the main break, good for lessons. Bigger days go to the point. Swell averages about 2.4 ft at 10 seconds from the WNW.

Is Sayulita busy in January?

Busy. The New Year crowd stays through the first days and Día de Reyes on January 6, then winter visitors from the US and Canada keep the town full all month.

Is January an expensive time to stay in Sayulita?

High-season rates: the median advertised three-bedroom house runs about $490 a night against $395 in the low season, with the 5% lodging tax and 16% IVA usually added on top; New Year's week is billed at holiday rates.

Sources: open-meteo.com, mexicotravelandleisure.com, turismo.bahiadebanderas.gob.mx. Weather normals from our month guides; sea and swell from Open-Meteo.