January Rainfall and Precipitation in The Nicoya Peninsula

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

The Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, a region in Costa Rica, experiences in January precipitation ranging from a almost none 4.2 mm (0.2 in) in Tamarindo to a low 22 mm (0.9 in) in Cóbano.

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See also: the Nicoya Peninsula weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in the Nicoya Peninsula 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.

The Nicoya Peninsula precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does the Nicoya Peninsula, 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 the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica in January?

Tamarindo sees roughly 7 days rainy days during January.

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

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

What is the wettest city in January in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica?

Cóbano is the wettest city in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica in January according to our database, with average rainfall of around 22 mm (0.9 in).

What is the driest city in January in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica?

The driest place is Tamarindo with an average rainfall of 4.2 mm (0.2 in) according to our data.

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