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Ocotal weather in January (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

What's the typical weather in Ocotal for January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Ocotal during January, featuring very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 31°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 25°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.

Precipitation

Ocotal in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 7 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 295 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Ocotal. January, February, March, April and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ocotal, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 24%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 4 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 295 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (34 KM, 21 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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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

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