Sámara weather in January (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

Looking to travel to Sámara in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Sámara the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by very high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 31°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Sámara in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sámara climate page with graphs.

 

Sámara, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in Costa Rica in January

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Sámara in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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