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Playa Hermosa weather in January (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

What kind of weather does January bring to Playa Hermosa? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Playa Hermosa during January, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 25°C.

Precipitation

Playa Hermosa in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With approximately 285 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January and February generally stand out with 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 Playa Hermosa climate page with graphs.

 

Playa Hermosa, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 87 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 285 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Santamaria, Costa Rica (49 KM, 30 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. 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
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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