Vara Blanca weather in January (Heredia, Costa Rica)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Vara Blanca this January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Vara Blanca typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 24°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Vara Blanca in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 283 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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

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

 

Vara Blanca, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 283 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (27 KM, 16 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 Vara Blanca, 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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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