Poás Volcano National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica in January.

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Poasito Fraijanes

Thinking about venturing to Poás Volcano National Park, 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 Poás Volcano National Park in January

Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. January in Poás Volcano National Park generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Poasito.

To explore the conditions in Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Fraijanes with an average of 120 mm (4.7 in) to high rainfall in Poasito with 127 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Poasito enjoys approximately 283 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Poás Volcano National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Poás Volcano National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Poasito)

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March26°C (79°F) April27°C (81°F) May26°C (79°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September26°C (79°F) October25°C (77°F) November25°C (77°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Poás Volcano National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Poás Volcano National Park.

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 Poás Volcano National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica?

Temperature range in Poás Volcano National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Poás Volcano National Park (January)

Poasito

In January Poasito 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
197 mm (7.8 in)
127 mm (5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Poasito →

Fraijanes

In January Fraijanes 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
187 mm (7.4 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Fraijanes →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Poás Volcano National Park, in Costa Rica.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Poás Volcano National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Poasito 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Fraijanes 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)

Poás Volcano National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica in January?

In January, Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica generally has very good weather conditions. Poasito sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica in January?

In Poasito, the average daytime high in January is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

Does Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica. Average rainfall in Poasito sits around 127 mm (5 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Poasito, January might be a good time to visit Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, February and March provide excellent weather in Poasito. 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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