Jacó weather in January (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Planning a trip to Jacó in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Jacó the weather in January is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 25°C.

Jacó in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

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

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Jacó. January and February typically offer 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 Jacó climate page with graphs.

 

Jacó, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 264 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in January

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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 Jacó 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.

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

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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