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Playa Carrillo in January

Great month. Inside Playa Carrillo's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
High
Costa Rica overall
Prices
High
Costa Rica overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Playa Carrillo

Inside Playa Carrillo's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

Is another month better than January?

No other month rates higher than January for Playa Carrillo in this guide.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • Playa CarrilloHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 2 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Costa Rica overall
High
Prices · Costa Rica overall
High

Costa Rica overall: Dry and sunny on the Pacific; windy in Guanacaste; peak prices after New Year.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Playa Carrillo, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Feb: 32 °C (90 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Feb: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 2

    Feb: 1 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

January: Inside Playa Carrillo's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

February: Inside Playa Carrillo's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

Playa Carrillo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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