Cruising weather Mexican Riviera in January?

Question

We want to book a cruise but heard it can be pretty cold out at sea...anyone done this in January?

Answer 1

So with this description - what do you consider the 'Mexican Riviera'.   All of Baja will be from cold to chilly.   From Vallarta south will be comfortable.  I live near Manzanillo and many cruzers stop here in the winter

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The Mexican Riviera refers collectively to several cities and resorts lying on the western coast of Mexico. Although there are large distances between these cities, they are often referred to as the Mexican Riviera because of their popularity among tourists. Cruise ships often visit three or four of these destinations on their longer cruises.

Some areas that are considered part of the Mexican Riviera, listed in order from north to south:

Ensenada, Baja California

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur

Mazatlán, Sinaloa

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

Manzanillo, Colima

The Ixtapa Resort Near Zihuatanejo, Guerrero

Acapulco, Guerrero

Answer 2

Sparks hit the nail on the head. January is cool at night (read sweater weather) at sea. On shore, you can expect 70 up north, to 80 or so down south. Depending on where you are coming from, this can be anywhere from pleasant to downright hot.

I live in Southern Mexico and regularly meet visitors from the US and Canada in the winter. While they are complaining about the heat, I am wearing jeans and a long-sleeve shirt.