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Puntarenas weather in January (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Curious about the January weather in Puntarenas? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Puntarenas the weather in January is generally 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.

Puntarenas in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

The city usually sees around 264 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 27 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 264 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Costa Rica in January

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

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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 Puntarenas in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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