Alajuela weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Alajuela in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Alajuela in January?
Alajuela is a region in Costa Rica. January in Alajuela generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in Río Segundo to 29°C in Los Chiles. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Los Chiles and 16°C in Río Segundo. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Fortuna.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Playa el Jobo with an average of 11 mm to heavy rainfall in El Achiote with 193 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 264 hours of sunshine in Fortuna. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Alajuela in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Alajuela climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Alajuela?
Fortuna
In January Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Alajuela
In January Alajuela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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El Castillo de La Fortuna
In January El Castillo de La Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bijagua
In January Bijagua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Atenas
In January Atenas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alajuela, in Costa Rica.
Is January the best time to visit Alajuela?
In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Alajuela with overall pleasant weather in Fortuna.
On average, the best time to visit Alajuela is in February and March with generally perfect weather in Fortuna. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.
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