Poasito weather in January (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Poasito this January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Poasito usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 24°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Poasito in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 283 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Poasito, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 283 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (29 KM, 18 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?

For visitors traveling to Poasito, 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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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