Santa Bárbaraa weather in January (Costa Rica)

Curious about the January weather in Santa Bárbaraa? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Santa Bárbaraa, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Santa Bárbaraa in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 283 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Santa Bárbaraa. January, February, March and April typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Bárbaraa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 283 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (13 KM, 8 Miles).

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 Santa Bárbaraa in January?

For visitors traveling to Santa Bárbaraa, 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 in January.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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