San Gerardo de Dota weather in January (San José, Costa Rica)

What weather conditions can you expect in San Gerardo de Dota this January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in San Gerardo de Dota is usually perfect in January, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 23°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 14°C.

Precipitation

San Gerardo de Dota in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 270 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit San Gerardo de Dota. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Gerardo de Dota climate page with graphs.

 

San Gerardo de Dota, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in January

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to San Gerardo de Dota, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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