Matapalo weather in January (Costa Rica)

How does the weather in Matapalo usually fare in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Matapalo is usually perfect in January, characterized by very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 32°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 24°C. Note that these temperatures are average, but some days may be hotter. Dress in cool, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable in the heat.

Precipitation

Matapalo in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4.2 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 7 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 295 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Matapalo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 4.2 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 295 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (49 KM, 30 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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?

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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Matapalo.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Costa Rica? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Costa Rica. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.