Turrialba weather in January (Cartago, Costa Rica)

Is January a good time to explore Turrialba weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

January in Turrialba generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C. Expect the mildest temperatures of the year this month, yet still enjoyably warm.

Precipitation

Turrialba in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 181 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 283 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Turrialba, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 181 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 283 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (43 KM, 27 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 Turrialba, 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

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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