Barú weather in January (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Looking to travel to Barú in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Barú typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 26°C, while nights can cool down to about 21°C.

Barú in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 219 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

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 Barú climate page with graphs.

 

Barú, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 219 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in January

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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 Barú 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. 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 in January.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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