The weather in January in Nicoya

It's hot in January in Nicoya with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.

January is a good month to be in Nicoya for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and 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 Nicoya, 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 58°C in 2018, Nicoya reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 16°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 34 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in January for Nicoya

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Nicoya. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Nicoya New York
Average temperature 32°C 5°C
Max. temperature 35°C 11°C
Min. temperature 21°C -5°C
Total precipitation 34 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 8 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Nicoya with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Nicoya is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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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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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Nicoya, 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 Nicoya

Temperature in January in Nicoya over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Nicoya, 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 Nicoya

Total precipitation in January in Nicoya over the years

Daily UV index in January in Nicoya

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Nicoya, 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 Nicoya by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nicoya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.