Tamarindo weather in January (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

How does the January weather in Tamarindo compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Tamarindo during January is typically perfect, with very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 32°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 24°C. Average temperatures can be deceiving; some days will be hotter. Wear breathable fabrics and drink plenty of water to stay cool.

Precipitation

Tamarindo in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4.2 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 295 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Tamarindo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 4.2 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 295 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (58 KM, 36 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

Temperatures

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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

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