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El Castillo de La Fortuna weather in January (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

How does the January weather in El Castillo de La Fortuna compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The weather in El Castillo de La Fortuna during January is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 27°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 19°C. While slightly cooler, this month still offers warm and pleasant weather.

Precipitation

El Castillo de La Fortuna in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

Average sunshine

With around 264 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized El Castillo de La Fortuna climate page with graphs.

 

El Castillo de La Fortuna, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
SunshineSunshine 264 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (51 KM, 32 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. 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
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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