What to do in January in Costa Rica - 2027

Costa Rica is known for its incredible national parks, where tourists can enjoy some thrilling activities like river rafting, canyoning, cave tubing, and zip lining. It's also one of the best places for animal lovers to discover some interesting wildlife like macaws, sea turtles, and adorable sloths.


Before we have a look at what you can do in Costa Rica, let's first look at the weather you can expect in January.

January weather in Costa Rica

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in January in Costa Rica, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if January is comfortable or humid

Generally, January in Costa Rica will be quite hot. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 91°F / 33°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 66°F / 19°C.

Costa Rica does not have a lot of rainy days in January. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.1 inches / 3 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for January 2027 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

Things to see and do in Costa Rica

Costa Rica has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.

Corcovado National Park
ParkThroughout the Year
Corcovado National Park is great for sightseeing.
Guanacaste
BeachThroughout the Year
Guanacaste is a public beach ideal for sunbathing, grilling food, and picnicking.
El Santuario in Manuel Antonio
OtherThroughout the Year
El Santuario in Manuel Antonio is a zipline that is great for tourists.
Hacienda Baru in Dominical
OtherThroughout the Year
Hacienda Baru in Dominical is one of the most attractive ziplines.
Black Stallion in Tamarindo
OtherThroughout the Year
Black Stallion in Tamarindo is a zipline that is recommended for beginners.
Athica and EcoGlide in La Fortuna
OtherThroughout the Year
Athica and EcoGlide in La Fortuna are family-friendly ziplines. The thrill and joy of flying high above the ground are a must-try.
Los Sueños Zipline in Herradura
OtherThroughout the Year
Los Sueños Zipline in Herradura is a scenic zipline.
Nicoya Peninsula
BeachThroughout the Year
The Nicoya Peninsula is free of charge beach ideal for fishing, boating, and kiteboarding.
Arenal Volcano
ParkThroughout the Year
Arenal Volcano is a national park with lots of animals, birds, and trees.
Sky Adventures Monteverde and Arenal
Trip/Tour/ExcursionThroughout the Year
Sky Adventures Monteverde and Arenal is an affordable ziplining tour.

Shopping in Costa Rica

  • Multiplaza Curridabat: 215, San José Province, Curridabat
  • Lincoln Plaza: 109, Colegios, San José Province, San Vicente
  • Mall San Pedro: Mall San Pedro, Rotonda de la Fuente de La Hispanidad, Alameda, San José, San Pedro

Activities in Costa Rica

Crocodile tour
They are beautiful and scary crocodiles. Join a Crocodile River Tour to learn more about them.

Visit to Paz waterfalls
you could take group excursions to the beautiful picturesque waterfalls.

Scuba diving
IF you would like to take a dive into the beautiful oceans, you can get your scuba gear on and take a dive and watch the marine life around you

Rainforest Chocolate tour
With the view of the majestic Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna of San Carlos, enjoy the sweetest rainforest experience. https://rainforestchocolatetour.com/

Volcano tours
you can get to observe magnificent volcanoes and the gorgeous vegetation that surrounds them, from a safe distance of course

Local food
Try some of the local favorite dishes like Ceviche Tico, Picadillo, and Gallo Pinto.

Coffee Tour
Enjoy a half-day coffee tour through a working plantation and roastery. Learn all the secrets. https://www.coffeetour.com/

Snorkeling
You can get to see some of the most exotic fishes and coral reefs in the world.

Restaurants in Costa Rica

Costa Rican cuisine is known for being fairly mild, with high reliance on fruits and vegetables. Rice and black beans are a staple of most traditional Costa Rican meals, often served three times a day. In addition to local cuisine, you can also find many restaurants with international cuisine.

  • Johnny Rockets Curridabat
  • La Casona Típica
  • Restaurante Grano De Oro
  • La Esquina de Buenos Aires

More things to see in Costa Rica

The Volcano parks
you can get to see a real volcano if it is safe enough to get up close.

Stone Spheres of Costa Rica
They are an assortment of over three hundred retro spheres located on the Diquis Delta and on Isla del Cano. They are also called bolas de piedra. Some myths and mystery surround them.

The beaches
the costal line of Costa Rica has several sandy beaches that attract tourists from all over.

National Theater of Costa Rica
located in San Jose, the national theatre opened to the public on 21 October 1897 with a performance of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust. The building is considered to be one of the finest historic buildings in the capital. Its lavish furnishing and exquisite interior make it a top tourist attraction.

Importadora Monge
This is a beautiful city park with really unique artworks with an iconic bandstand.

National Museum of Costa Rica
it is located in San Jose. It is situated in the Bellavista Fortress. It was originally built as a military barracks in 1917. The bullet holes in the walls are a great tourist attraction.

San Jose Central Market
it is a vibrant bustling market for various kinds of food, fresh farm produce, and beautiful souvenirs.

Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
it is a small national park in the central pacific conservation area on the pacific coast of Costa Rica, 132 km (82 Miles) from the national capital of San Jose. It opens every other day of the week, except Mondays.

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
Through the park, you get to experience the beauty of Costa Rica's amazing wildlife from the hanging bridges, and also get to observe the majestic Arenal Volcano.

More information about Costa Rica

What to do in Costa Rica in other months

Weather in Costa Rica for each month


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