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La Suiza weather in January (Cartago, Costa Rica)

Thinking of visiting La Suiza in January? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, La Suiza typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 22°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 13°C. The weather this month is milder than usual, but still provides a warm and pleasant atmosphere.

Precipitation

La Suiza in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 162 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 283 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March and April 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 La Suiza climate page with graphs.

 

La Suiza, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 162 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 283 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: San José, Costa Rica (51 KM, 32 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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to La Suiza, 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.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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