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Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí in January

Good month. Outside the best window (Feb–Apr, Sep–Oct (check)). Across Costa Rica: Dry and sunny on the Pacific; windy in Guanacaste; peak prices after New Year.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
28°C (82°F) / 20°C (68°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
High
Costa Rica overall
Prices
High
Costa Rica overall

Verdict

GoodCosta Rica month rating

Outside the best window (Feb–Apr, Sep–Oct (check)). Across Costa Rica: Dry and sunny on the Pacific; windy in Guanacaste; peak prices after New Year.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • Puerto Viejo de SarapiquíHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 5 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 Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Good

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

    Feb: 29 °C (84 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

    Feb: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 5

    Feb: 5

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

January: Outside the best window (Feb–Apr, Sep–Oct (check)). Across Costa Rica: Dry and sunny on the Pacific; windy in Guanacaste; peak prices after New Year.

February: Inside Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí's best window: Feb–Apr, Sep–Oct (check).

Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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