Sarapiquí weather in January (Heredia, Costa Rica)

Can you expect sunny skies in Sarapiquí in January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Sarapiquí generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 28°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 20°C.

Precipitation

Sarapiquí in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 268 mm for the month. On average, there are about 12 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 283 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sarapiquí. March typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sarapiquí, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 268 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 283 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (62 KM, 38 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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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