Fortuna weather in January (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

How is the weather in Fortuna in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Fortuna typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Fortuna in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 264 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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 Fortuna in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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