Dominical weather in January (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Interested in knowing the climate of Dominical in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Dominical typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 27°C, cooling down at night to around 22°C.

Precipitation

Dominical in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 240 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have 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, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dominical, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 240 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (38 KM, 23 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. 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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