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Limon Weather in January

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

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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Cahuita Tortuguero Village Cocles

Planning a getaway to Limon, Costa Rica this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Limon in January

Limon, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. January in Limon generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Guápiles to 28°C (82°F) in Tortuguero Village. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Tortuguero Village and 18°C (64°F) in Guápiles.

For specific regional insights in Limon, Costa Rica, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tortuguero Village with an average of 198 mm (7.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Barrio Palermo with 269 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Puerto Viejo de Talamanca as an example - it receives around 158 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Limon by month

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Best Places to Visit in Limon in January

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

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 Limon

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

Temperature range in Limon (January)

Precipitation variation in Limon (January)

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

In January Puerto Viejo de Talamanca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
158 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
424 mm (17 in)
265 mm (10 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca →

Cahuita

In January Cahuita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
158 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
404 mm (16 in)
259 mm (10 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cahuita →

Tortuguero Village

In January Tortuguero Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
331 mm (13 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Tortuguero Village →

Cocles

In January Cocles generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
158 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
421 mm (17 in)
262 mm (10 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Cocles →

Puerto Manzanillo

In January Puerto Manzanillo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
158 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
406 mm (16 in)
252 mm (9.9 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Puerto Manzanillo →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Limon, in Costa Rica.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 265 mm (10 in)
Cahuita 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 259 mm (10 in)
Tortuguero Village 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 198 mm (7.8 in)
Cocles 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 262 mm (10 in)
Puerto Manzanillo 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 252 mm (9.9 in)
Puerto Limón 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 252 mm (9.9 in)

Limon weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Limon, Costa Rica typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

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

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca records an average of 265 mm (10 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Limon, Costa Rica.

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Limon, Costa Rica due to the typically poor weather in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.

Generally speaking, March provides pleasant weather in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. In contrast, January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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