Matapalo weather in January (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

How does the January weather in Matapalo compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Matapalo typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 27°C. At night, it falls to around 22°C.

Precipitation

Matapalo in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 236 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

Average sunshine

With around 270 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December 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 22°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 236 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (25 KM, 15 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

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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?

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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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