Osa Peninsula Weather in January

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

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Puerto Jiménez Carate

Thinking about venturing to the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Osa Peninsula in January

The Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. January in the Osa Peninsula generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Puerto Jiménez.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Puerto Jiménez with an average of 92 mm (3.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Carate with 98 mm (3.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Osa Peninsula in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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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 the Osa Peninsula

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

Temperature range in the Osa Peninsula (January)

Precipitation variation in the Osa Peninsula (January)

Puerto Jiménez

In January Puerto Jiménez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
249 mm (9.8 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Jiménez →

Carate

In January Carate generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
251 mm (9.9 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Carate →

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

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Osa Peninsula in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Jiménez 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Carate 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

The Osa Peninsula weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica in January?

In January, the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica generally has perfect weather conditions. Puerto Jiménez sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica in January?

Daytime temperatures in Puerto Jiménez peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in January, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

Does the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Puerto Jiménez averages only about 92 mm (3.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Typically, the climate in Puerto Jiménez is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Puerto Jiménez. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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