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Puerto Limón weather in January (Limon, Costa Rica)

What's the typical weather in Puerto Limón for January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Puerto Limón tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 28°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 23°C.

Precipitation

Puerto Limón in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 252 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 158 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Puerto Limón, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 252 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 158 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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