Colón weather in January (San José, Costa Rica)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Colón this January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Colón during January, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 26°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 17°C.

Precipitation

Colón in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. This month experiences about 11 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 285 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Colón. January, February and March typically offer 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 Colón climate page with graphs.

 

Colón, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 29 km/h *  

Sunshine 285 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Santamaria, Costa Rica (11 KM, 7 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.

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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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Colón.

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