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San Rafael weather in January (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

What weather conditions can you expect in San Rafael this January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

For January, the weather in San Rafael is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Precipitation

San Rafael in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 283 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

San Rafael, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 56 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 283 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in January

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

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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?

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.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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