Tortuguero weather in January (Limon, Costa Rica)

What can you expect from the weather in Tortuguero during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Tortuguero typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 23°C.

Tortuguero in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 198 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 198 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

Where to go in Costa Rica in January

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in January and which places have the best weather 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 Tortuguero in January?

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 in January.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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