Arenal Weather in January

What's the weather like in Arenal (BolĂ­var) in January 2024?

The climate in Arenal during January can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Arenal and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (72°F) is normal.

Arenal weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 33°C 91.3°F
Nightly temperature 22.5°C 72.4°F
Average temperature 27.7°C 81.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 31 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 27.6°C 81.6°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average January is the driest month of the year in Arenal with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Arenal

Arenal average temperature in January

January rainfall

Arenal average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Arenal 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 Arenal in January 2024.

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Arenal weather stats

Arenal weather statistics
Hottest month: March 33.8°C 92.8°F
Driest month: January 31mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: January 7.3hrs
Coldest month: October 31.7°C 89.1°F
Wettest month: October 465mm 18.3ins
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