Uvita weather in January (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

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

In January, Uvita generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 26°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 21°C.

Uvita in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 210 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 270 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.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Uvita, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 210 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Uvita 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.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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