Golfito Weather in January

What's the weather like in Golfito (Puntarenas) in January 2024?

The climate in Golfito during January can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Golfito and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Golfito weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.6°C 85.2°F
Nightly temperature 22.9°C 73.1°F
Average temperature 26.2°C 79.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 93 mm 3.7 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 28.7°C 83.7°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Golfito with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Golfito

Golfito average temperature in January

January rainfall

Golfito average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Golfito average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Golfito in January 2024.

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Golfito weather stats

Golfito weather statistics
Hottest month: April 31.4°C 88.5°F
Driest month: February 88mm 3.5ins
Sunniest month: February 7.2hrs
Coldest month: November 28.7°C 83.7°F
Wettest month: October 581mm 22.9ins
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