Weather in January in Cartago
Considering a trip to Cartago this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Cartago in January?
Cartago is a region in Costa Rica. January in Cartago generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Cachí at 22°C to warm in Copal at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Copal and 13°C in Cachí. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Cartago with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cartago, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Orosí with an average of 82 mm to heavy rainfall in Turrialba with 181 mm.Average sunshine
Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Turrialba typically receives 283 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Cartago?
Turrialba
In January Turrialba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Orosí
In January Orosí generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cachí
In January Cachí generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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La Suiza
In January La Suiza generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Paraíso
In January Paraíso generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°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 Cartago, in Costa Rica.
Is January the best time to visit Cartago?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Turrialba, January might be a good time to visit Cartago.
On average, the best time to visit Cartago is in February, March and April with generally pleasant weather in Turrialba. The weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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