Puerto Viejo weather in January (Limon, Costa Rica)

Planning a trip to Puerto Viejo in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Puerto Viejo typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 23°C.

Puerto Viejo in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 265 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 158 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Puerto Viejo. March typically offers the best circumstances. While January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Puerto Viejo, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 265 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 158 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Limon, Costa Rica (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in January

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in January and which places have the best weather 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 Puerto Viejo in January?

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 in January.

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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