Nicoya weather in January (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

What kind of weather does January bring to Nicoya? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During January, Nicoya experiences perfect weather, with very high temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 33°C. At night, it falls to around 22°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

Nicoya in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Typically, you can expect about 8 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 295 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, 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 Nicoya climate page with graphs.

 

Nicoya, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 11 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 295 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (54 KM, 33 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

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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.

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 Nicoya.

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.