Barranca weather in January (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Can you expect sunny skies in Barranca in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The weather in Barranca during January is typically perfect, with very high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 31°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 23°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Barranca in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 264 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February and December 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 Barranca climate page with graphs.

 

Barranca, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 30 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 264 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (13 KM, 8 Miles).

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

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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 Barranca.

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