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Temperatures in January
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Temperature in Costa Rica in January

January in Costa Rica has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from pleasant in Cachí with 22°C to very high temperatures in Santa Cruz with 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Santa Cruz and 13°C in Cachí.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Costa Rica in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Costa Rica on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in January in Costa Rica?
    • Santa Cruz tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 23°C.

  • What is the coldest city in January in Costa Rica?
    • In our database, Cachí is the chilliest city in January in Costa Rica. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 22°C, while the nighttime lows hover around 13°C.

  • How much sun does Costa Rica get in January?
    • The city Jacó usually sees around 264 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 27°C in Limon this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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