Santo Domingo weather in January (Heredia, Costa Rica)

Wondering what the weather is like in Santo Domingo during January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Santo Domingo during January to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 24°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 15°C.

Precipitation

Santo Domingo in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 283 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February and March 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 Santo Domingo climate page with graphs.

 

Santo Domingo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 283 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (5 KM, 3 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?

For visitors traveling to Santo Domingo, 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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santo Domingo.

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