Playa Grande weather in January (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

What weather conditions can you expect in Playa Grande this January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Playa Grande during January is typically perfect, with very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 32°C. At night, they generally drop to 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

Playa Grande in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4.1 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.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Playa Grande, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 4.1 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 295 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (56 KM, 35 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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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?

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