Heredia Weather in January

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

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Heredia Tigre Sarapiquí San Antonio

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

What to Expect in Heredia in January

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Santo Domingo to 28°C (82°F) in Sarapiquí. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Sarapiquí and 15°C (59°F) in Santo Domingo.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in San Antonio with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Sarapiquí with 268 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Heredia typically receives 283 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Heredia by month

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

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March26°C (79°F) April26°C (79°F) May25°C (77°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September25°C (77°F) October24°C (75°F) November24°C (75°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Heredia in January

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

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 Heredia

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

Temperature range in Heredia (January)

Precipitation variation in Heredia (January)

Heredia

In January Heredia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
283 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Heredia →

Tigre

In January Tigre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed 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
244 hours
283 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
358 mm (14 in)
255 mm (10 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
Climate in Tigre →

Sarapiquí

In January Sarapiquí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable 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)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
283 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
378 mm (15 in)
268 mm (11 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Sarapiquí →

San Antonio

In January San Antonio 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
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
283 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in San Antonio →

Vara Blanca

In January Vara Blanca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°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
208 mm (8.2 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in Vara Blanca →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Heredia 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Tigre 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 255 mm (10 in)
Sarapiquí 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 268 mm (11 in)
San Antonio 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Vara Blanca 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Birrí 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 101 mm (4 in)

Heredia weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Heredia, Costa Rica brings excellent weather. In Heredia, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Heredia peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in January, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

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

January is on the drier side in Heredia, Costa Rica. Heredia averages only about 77 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Heredia, Costa Rica. Typically, the climate in Heredia is excellent.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and April provide excellent weather in Heredia. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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