Ballena weather in January (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Wondering what the weather is like in Ballena during January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Ballena includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 22°C.

Precipitation

Ballena in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 184 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 270 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Ballena, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 184 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in January

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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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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