Escazú weather in January (Costa Rica)

What can you expect from the weather in Escazú during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Escazú, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 16°C.

Escazú in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

With around 283 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, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Escazú, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 283 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in January

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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 Escazú in January?

For visitors traveling to Escazú, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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