Turrialba weather in January (Cartago, Costa Rica)

What can you expect from the weather in Turrialba during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Turrialba generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Turrialba in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 181 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 283 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 181 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 283 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 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 Turrialba in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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