Mal País weather in January (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Curious about the January weather in Mal País? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Mal País the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low 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 26°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Mal País in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

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

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mal País, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 26 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 264 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (52 KM, 32 Miles).

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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 Mal País 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

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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