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Puntarenas Weather in January

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

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Planning a getaway to Puntarenas, 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 Puntarenas in January

Puntarenas, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. January in Puntarenas generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Barú at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Puntarenas at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Puntarenas and 21°C (70°F) in Barú.

For a closer look at conditions across Puntarenas, Costa Rica, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puerto Coyote with an average of 17 mm (0.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Dominical with 240 mm (9.4 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Jacó typically receives 264 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Puntarenas in January

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

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 Puntarenas

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

Temperature range in Puntarenas (January)

Precipitation variation in Puntarenas (January)

Jacó

In January Jacó 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
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
264 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
190 mm (7.5 in)
77 mm (3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Jacó →

Herradura

In January Herradura 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
264 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Herradura →

Santa Teresa

In January Santa Teresa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and low 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)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
264 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santa Teresa →

Monteverde

In January Monteverde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
264 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Monteverde →

Uvita

In January Uvita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
270 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
412 mm (16 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Uvita →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jacó 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Santa Teresa 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Uvita 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 210 mm (8.3 in)
Herradura 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Monteverde 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Drake 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Puntarenas weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Puntarenas, Costa Rica in January. The popular destination of Jacó averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

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

In Jacó, the average daytime high in January is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

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

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Puntarenas, Costa Rica with overall perfect weather in Jacó. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Jacó. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.

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