Santa Cruz weather in January (Costa Rica)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Santa Cruz during January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During January, Santa Cruz usually has very high temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 34°C. At night, it falls to around 23°C. These are average temperatures, but there can be hotter days. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 7 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 8 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 295 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm December typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 7 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 295 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (43 KM, 27 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Costa Rica? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Costa Rica. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.