Weather in January in Guanacaste
Planning a journey to Guanacaste 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 Guanacaste in January?
Guanacaste is a region in Costa Rica. January in Guanacaste generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Nuevo Arenal at 28°C and very warm in Nicoya at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Nicoya and 20°C in Nuevo Arenal. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Coco with an average of 4 mm to moderate rainfall in Nuevo Arenal with 90 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Tamarindo enjoys close to 295 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at January's conditions in Guanacaste, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Guanacaste's yearly weather, check out our Guanacaste climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Guanacaste?
Tamarindo
In January Tamarindo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Coco
In January Coco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sámara
In January Sámara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Playa Flamingo
In January Playa Flamingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Playa Grande
In January Playa Grande generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no 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 Guanacaste, in Costa Rica.
Is January the best time to visit Guanacaste?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Guanacaste. Typically, the climate in Tamarindo is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Tamarindo. On the other hand, the months of May, June, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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