Fortuna weather in January (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

What's the typical weather in Fortuna for January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Fortuna tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 27°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 19°C. Although it's cooler than other months, you can still expect warm and pleasant weather.

Precipitation

Fortuna in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 10 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 264 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fortuna, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 264 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in January

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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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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