Alajuela weather in January (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

What can you expect from the weather in Alajuela during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Alajuela, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Alajuela in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

With around 283 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Alajuela. January, February, March and April typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Alajuela, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 283 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (17 KM, 11 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Alajuela 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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