Alajuela Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Alajuela, Costa Rica in January.

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Fortuna Alajuela El Castillo de La Fortuna Bijagua

Planning a trip to Alajuela, Costa Rica this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Alajuela in January

Alajuela, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. In January, Alajuela experiences a range of weather conditions, with warm temperatures and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Río Segundo to 30°C (86°F) in San Mateo. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in San Mateo and 16°C (61°F) in Río Segundo. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Fortuna.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Alajuela, Costa Rica, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Playa el Jobo with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to heavy rainfall in El Achiote with 193 mm (7.6 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Fortuna enjoys approximately 264 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Alajuela by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Alajuela - and find the best time to visit. (based on Fortuna)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) July28°C (82°F) This monthAugust28°C (82°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Alajuela in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Alajuela.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Alajuela

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Temperature range in Alajuela (January)

Precipitation variation in Alajuela (January)

Fortuna

In January Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
264 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
222 mm (8.7 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in Fortuna →

Alajuela

In January Alajuela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
283 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Alajuela →

El Castillo de La Fortuna

In January El Castillo de La Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
264 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in El Castillo de La Fortuna →

Bijagua

In January Bijagua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
295 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
200 mm (7.9 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in Bijagua →

Atenas

In January Atenas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
285 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Atenas →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Alajuela in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fortuna 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Alajuela 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
El Castillo de La Fortuna 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Bijagua 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Atenas 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Grecia 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

Alajuela weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Alajuela, Costa Rica in January?

Alajuela, Costa Rica typically experiences very good weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Fortuna average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 19°C (66°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Alajuela, Costa Rica in January?

In Fortuna, the average daytime high in January is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 19°C (66°F).

Does Alajuela, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in January?

Alajuela, Costa Rica sees substantial rainfall in January. Fortuna typically averages about 130 mm (5.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Alajuela, Costa Rica?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Alajuela, Costa Rica with overall very good weather in Fortuna.

On average, the best time to visit Alajuela, Costa Rica is in February and March with generally excellent weather in Fortuna. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be less favorable.

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