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Paraíso weather in January (Cartago, Costa Rica)

Curious about the climate in Paraíso this January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Paraíso during January is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 22°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 13°C.

Precipitation

Paraíso in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 283 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Paraíso, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 99 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 283 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San José, 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.

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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?

For visitors traveling to Paraíso, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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