Tortuguero weather in January (Limon, Costa Rica)

Is January a good time to explore Tortuguero weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, Tortuguero typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 28°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 23°C.

Precipitation

Tortuguero in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 198 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of rain.

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

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

 

Tortuguero, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 198 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

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. 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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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