The weather in January in Costa Rica
It's warm in January in Costa Rica with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 20°C.
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Costa Rica. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Costa Rica. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 30°C in 2016, Costa Rica reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Rainfall amount
According to weather history, there is only 7,6 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for Costa Rica
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Costa Rica. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Costa Rica | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 27°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 27°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 18°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 7,6 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 2 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Costa Rica with hot temps, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights around 19°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 27°C, with nights around 20°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Costa Rica is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in Costa Rica is based on weather data from San José. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Costa Rica to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Costa Rica. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Costa Rica
Temperature in January in Costa Rica over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Costa Rica. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Costa Rica
Total precipitation in January in Costa Rica over the years
Daily UV index in January in Costa Rica
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Costa Rica, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Costa Rica by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Costa Rica. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.