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Fortuna weather in January (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

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

Temperatures

The month of January in Fortuna typically brings 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. Typically around 10 days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 264 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for playing sports, visiting parks, or going for a bike ride.

For Fortuna itself, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Costa Rica, check out our Fortuna's climate page.

Fortuna, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 130 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
SunshineSunshine 264 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Costa Rica, check out our Fortuna's climate page.

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

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