Santa Elena weather in January (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

What kind of weather does January bring to Santa Elena? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Santa Elena is usually perfect in January, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 28°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 19°C.

Precipitation

Santa Elena in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 264 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Santa Elena, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 34 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 264 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (38 KM, 24 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?

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