January Rainfall and Precipitation in Guanacaste

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Guanacaste, Costa Rica in January.

Guanacaste, Costa Rica, a region in Costa Rica, experiences precipitation in January ranging from almost none in Coco (4 mm (0.2 in)) to moderate in Nuevo Arenal (90 mm (3.5 in)).

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Best Places to Visit in Guanacaste in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Guanacaste precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Guanacaste, Costa Rica receive in January?

Rainfall in Tamarindo during January is on the lighter side, averaging about 4.2 mm (0.2 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in Guanacaste, Costa Rica in January?

Tamarindo sees roughly 7 days rainy days during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

January is generally a drier month for Guanacaste, Costa Rica, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in January in Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

Looking at our data, Nuevo Arenal tops the wettest-cities list in Guanacaste, Costa Rica for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 90 mm (3.5 in).

What is the driest city in January in Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

Coco is the driest city we have data for in Guanacaste, Costa Rica in January, with monthly rainfall close to 4 mm (0.2 in).

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