Limon weather in January (Costa Rica)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Limon during January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Limon includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 28°C. At night, it falls to around 23°C.

Precipitation

Limon in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 255 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 158 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February, March and April typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Limon climate page with graphs.

 

Limon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 255 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 86%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 158 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Costa Rica in January

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Limon.

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