Weather in January in San José
Are you planning a trip a to San José in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in San José in January?
San José is a region in Costa Rica. January in San José generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in San Gerardo de Dota to 26°C in Colón. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Colón and 14°C in San Gerardo de Dota.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Santa Ana with an average of 73 mm to high rainfall in San Isidro with 124 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, San José enjoys close to 283 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at January's conditions in San José, see the map below. For a more detailed look at San José's yearly weather, check out our San José climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in San José?
San José
In January San José generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Heredia
In January Heredia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Santa Ana
In January Santa Ana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San Gerardo de Dota
In January San Gerardo de Dota generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San Isidro
In January San Isidro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in San José, in Costa Rica.
Is January the best time to visit San José?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit San José with overall perfect weather in San José.
On average, the best time to visit San José is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in San José. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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