Puntarenas weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Puntarenas this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Puntarenas in January?
Puntarenas 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.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Barú at 26°C to very warm in Puntarenas at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Puntarenas and 21°C in Barú.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puerto Coyote with an average of 17 mm to heavy rainfall in Dominical with 240 mm. Meanwhile, Jacó enjoys approximately 264 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Puntarenas for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Puntarenas climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Puntarenas?
Jacó
In January Jacó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Herradura
In January Herradura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Monteverde
In January Monteverde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Santa Teresa
In January Santa Teresa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Uvita
In January Uvita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Puntarenas, in Costa Rica.
Is January the best time to visit Puntarenas?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Puntarenas 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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