January Rainfall and Precipitation in Puntarenas

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

Puntarenas, Costa Rica, a region in Costa Rica, experiences in January precipitation ranging from a low 17 mm (0.7 in) in Puerto Coyote to a heavy 240 mm (9.4 in) in Dominical.

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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.

Puntarenas precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Puntarenas, Costa Rica receive in January?

Jacó stays mostly dry in January, with average rainfall close to 77 mm (3 in).

How many days does it rain in Puntarenas, Costa Rica in January?

Expect around 10 days rainy days in Jacó during January.

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

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

What is the wettest city in January in Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

Based on our records, Dominical receives the most rainfall in Puntarenas, Costa Rica in January, averaging about 240 mm (9.4 in).

What is the driest city in January in Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

Based on our database, Puerto Coyote sees the least rainfall in Puntarenas, Costa Rica in January, with around 17 mm (0.7 in) on average.

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