Chilamate weather in January (Costa Rica)

Curious about the January weather in Chilamate? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Chilamate generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Chilamate in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 249 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 283 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chilamate, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 249 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 283 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (58 KM, 36 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 Chilamate 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

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