Puntarenas weather in January (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Puntarenas this January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Puntarenas during January to be perfect, with very high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 31°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Puntarenas in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 264 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Puntarenas.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Puntarenas, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 27 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 264 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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