Weather in Costa Rica in january 2025

Below, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of january for most popular cities in Costa Rica. These datas are statistics for the month of january from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.

Average weather in january in San José

perfect weather UV index: 6

Weather at 6am
58°F

Partly Cloudy

28%

Fog

16%

Moderate rain at times

6%

Weather at 12pm
77°F

Partly Cloudy

25%

Moderate rain at times

17%

Heavy rain

4%

Weather at 6pm
65°F

Clear/Sunny

23%

Partly Cloudy

23%

Fog

12%

Weather at 3am
58°F

Clear/Sunny

50%

Partly Cloudy

23%

Fog

16%

Moderate rain at times

7%

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Where to go in Costa Rica in january?

Where to go in Costa Rica in january: destination map

Costa Rica: weather map in january in different regions
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Where to go in each region in january?

Caribbean coast of Costa Rica
(Tortuguero, Puerto Limón, Manzanillo...)
81°F to 83°F4 à 23 days83°F
tolerable weather*
Central valley
(San José, San Isidro, Cartago...)
76°F to 83°F3 à 9 days
perfect weather*
North of Costa Rica
(La Fortuna, Quesada, Boca San Carlos...)
77°F to 88°F0 à 9 days
perfect weather*
Pacific coast of Costa Rica
(Montezuma, Puntarenas, Puerto Jiménez...)
83°F to 90°F0 à 11 days83°F to 85°F
perfect weather*
Provincia Guanacaste
(Tamarindo, La Cruz, Liberia (Guanacaste)...)
86°F to 90°F0 à 1 days81°F to 83°F
perfect weather
*over most of the region. Weather may vary locally.


Where should you go in Costa Rica in january when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in Costa Rica in january ranges from perfect to tolerable depending on the region and city.

The entire Costa Rican territory enjoys a perfect association between heat and sporadic presence of rain. Whatever the destination, one will enjoy a climate throughout January in Costa Rica that is conducive to practicing all kinds of activities. Only the locality of Puerto Jiménez is disadvantaged by a high humidity.

Costa Rican East Coast in January

Sunny, warm and bright days will liven up any stay in Eastern Costa Rica. With temperatures ranging from 23° C to 31° C and favoring a pleasantly warm sea, one can enjoy the warmest hours to cool off at the sea or on the beach.

Central Costa Rica in January

Morning temperatures are cool and comfortable and heat is present the rest of the day: this is what characterizes the climate in Costa Rica throughout January. Because of its geographical configuration, the localities in the center of the country are subject to showers that occur in the afternoon or evening. For this reason, arrange to avoid the rain during nocturnal excursions.

The West Coast of Costa Rica in January

The coastline bordering the Pacific enjoys a superb weather in Costa Rica throughout January. Not only is the heat pleasant, but the rarity of the rain also allows to have beautiful sunny days for entertainment. However, if traveling through Puerto Jiménez, expect nocturnal showers that may spoil the evenings.


Climate in Costa Rica in january

Climate in San José in january

In the month of january, the mean temperature in San Jose is 68°F (maximum temperature is 77°F and minimum temperature is 58°F). The climate quite good in that area in january. With 2.8in over 3 days, rain may occur throughout your stay. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a good weather, the month of january is a recommended month to go in this city.

January
Average temperature 68°F
Highest temperature 77°F
Lowest temperature 58°F
Rainfall 2.8in
Number of days with rainfall 3 day(s)
(11%)
Humidity 88%
Daily sunshine hours 11
Cloud cover 34%
Length of day 11:37
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more information about the climate in San José in january

Climate in La Cruz in january

In the month of january, the mean temperature in La Cruz is 81°F (maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 77°F). The climate is very hot here in the month of january. With about 1.3in over 1 days, rainfall is infrequent throughout your vacations.
With a good climate, january is an advisable month to go there.

January
Average temperature 81°F
Highest temperature 86°F
Lowest temperature 77°F
Sea temperature 81°F
Rainfall 1.3in
Number of days with rainfall 1 day(s)
(2%)
Humidity 80%
Daily sunshine hours 9
Cloud cover 32%
Length of day 11:33
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Climate in Montezuma in january

In the month of january, maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 74°F (for an average temperature of 81°F). The climate is very hot here in january. With just 0.5in over 0 days, it rains very little for your trip.
With a good climate, the month of january is a good time to go in Montezuma.

January
Average temperature 81°F
Highest temperature 88°F
Lowest temperature 74°F
Sea temperature 83°F
Rainfall 0.5in
Number of days with rainfall 0 day(s)
(1%)
Humidity 78%
Daily sunshine hours 10
Cloud cover 14%
Length of day 11:38
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more information about the climate in Montezuma in january

Climate in Puerto Limón in january

In the month of january, the mean temperature in Puerto Limón is 79°F (maximum temperature is 83°F and minimum temperature is 74°F). The climate is burning here in january. With 10.8in over 9 days, rainfall can happen throughout your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With good weather conditions, the month of january is a good time to go there in Costa Rica.

January
Average temperature 79°F
Highest temperature 83°F
Lowest temperature 74°F
Sea temperature 82°F
Rainfall 10.8in
Number of days with rainfall 9 day(s)
(30%)
Humidity 76%
Daily sunshine hours 11
Cloud cover 44%
Length of day 11:36
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Puerto Limón in january

Climate in Puntarenas in january

In january, the mean temperature in Puntarenas is 83°F (maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 76°F). The climate is burning in this location in the month of january. It's raining really exceptionally during january. You will not get wet for your stay!
With good weather conditions, the month of january is an advisable month to go there.

January
Average temperature 83°F
Highest temperature 90°F
Lowest temperature 76°F
Sea temperature 83°F
Rainfall 0.4in
Number of days with rainfall 0 day(s)
(1%)
Humidity 76%
Daily sunshine hours 10
Cloud cover 14%
Length of day 11:36
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more information about the climate in Puntarenas in january


All cities in Costa Rica in january

San José in januaryperfect weather
La Cruz in januaryperfect weather
Montezuma in januaryperfect weather
Puerto Limón in januarytolerable weather
Puntarenas in januaryperfect weather
Tamarindo in januaryperfect weather
Tortuguero in januarytolerable weather
Boca San Carlos in januarygood weather
Cartago in januaryperfect weather
La Fortuna in januarygood weather
Liberia (Guanacaste) in januaryperfect weather
Manzanillo in januarygood weather
Puerto Jiménez in januarygood weather
Quesada in januaryperfect weather
San Isidro in januaryperfect weather
Alajuela in januaryperfect weather
Bananito Sur in januarytolerable weather
Cerro Chirripo in januaryperfect weather
Dominical in januaryperfect weather
Escazu in januaryperfect weather
Esterillos in januaryperfect weather
Golfito in januarygood weather
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Weather data for Costa Rica in january:

Weather data for Costa Rica in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Costa Rica. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Costa Rica can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Costa Rica.


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