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Cartago weather in January

Planning a journey to Cartago this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Cartago in January?

Cartago is a region in Costa Rica. January in Cartago generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C and nighttime temperatures around 14°C in Turrialba. While January might be the chilliest month, Cartago offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

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. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 283 hours of sunshine in Turrialba. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Cartago for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Cartago climate page.

Where to go in Cartago in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Cartago on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Cartago

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Cartago?

Average weather in 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.

Turrialba
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23°C 
15°C 
244 hours 
254 mm 
17 days 
22°C 
14°C 
283 hours 
181 mm 
12 days 
22°C 
14°C 
265 hours 
140 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Turrialba

Average weather in 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.

Orosí
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22°C 
14°C 
244 hours 
143 mm 
16 days 
22°C 
13°C 
283 hours 
82 mm 
12 days 
22°C 
13°C 
265 hours 
67 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Orosí

Average weather in 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.

Cachí
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22°C 
14°C 
244 hours 
170 mm 
16 days 
22°C 
13°C 
283 hours 
107 mm 
12 days 
22°C 
13°C 
265 hours 
84 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Cachí

Average weather in 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.

La Suiza
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23°C 
14°C 
244 hours 
235 mm 
16 days 
22°C 
13°C 
283 hours 
162 mm 
12 days 
22°C 
13°C 
265 hours 
128 mm 
9 days 
Climate in La Suiza

Average weather in 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.

Paraíso
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22°C 
14°C 
244 hours 
163 mm 
16 days 
22°C 
13°C 
283 hours 
99 mm 
12 days 
23°C 
13°C 
265 hours 
79 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Paraíso

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. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Cartago is in February, March and April with generally pleasant weather in Turrialba. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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