San José Province Weather in January

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

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San José Heredia Carrillo Santa Ana

Planning a getaway to San José Province, 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 San José Province in January

San José Province, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. San José Province, Costa Rica offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Santa María de Dota at 22°C (72°F) to very warm in Carrillo at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Carrillo and 12°C (54°F) in Santa María de Dota.

To explore the conditions in San José Province, Costa Rica in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puriscal with an average of 5 mm (0.2 in) to high rainfall in San Isidro with 124 mm (4.9 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. San José typically receives 283 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore San José Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in San José Province - and find the best time to visit. (based on San José)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March25°C (77°F) April26°C (79°F) May25°C (77°F) June25°C (77°F) July24°C (75°F) This monthAugust24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October24°C (75°F) November24°C (75°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in San José Province in January

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

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 San José Province

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

Temperature range in San José Province (January)

Precipitation variation in San José Province (January)

San José

In January San José generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
283 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in San José →

Heredia

In January Heredia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
283 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Heredia →

Carrillo

In January Carrillo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
264 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Carrillo →

Santa Ana

In January Santa Ana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°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
141 mm (5.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Santa Ana →

San Gerardo de Dota

In January San Gerardo de Dota generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
270 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
205 mm (8.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
mixed
excellent
excellent
Climate in San Gerardo de Dota →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in San José Province, in Costa Rica.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in San José Province in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San José 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Heredia 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Carrillo 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Santa Ana 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
San Gerardo de Dota 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
San Isidro 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)

San José Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in San José Province, Costa Rica in January?

Expect excellent weather across San José Province, Costa Rica in January. The popular destination of San José averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in San José Province, Costa Rica in January?

Average temperatures in San José Province, Costa Rica during January range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in San José.

Does San José Province, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in San José Province, Costa Rica. San José averages only about 83 mm (3.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit San José Province, Costa Rica?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit San José Province, Costa Rica with overall excellent weather in San José.

On average, the best time to visit San José Province, Costa Rica is in January, February and March with generally excellent weather in San José. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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