When to go · Tortuguero
Tortuguero in January
Good month. Outside the best window (Jul–Oct for green turtles; Feb–Apr and Sep–Oct are the relatively drier windows). Across Costa Rica: Dry and sunny on the Pacific; windy in Guanacaste; peak prices after New Year.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 21°C70°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 18
- Crowds
- High
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- High
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
GoodCosta Rica month rating
Outside the best window (Jul–Oct for green turtles; Feb–Apr and Sep–Oct are the relatively drier windows). Across Costa Rica: Dry and sunny on the Pacific; windy in Guanacaste; peak prices after New Year.
Weather in January
- TortugueroHighs around 30 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 18 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 70 °F, rain on about 18 days
- Caribbean, Costa Rica · Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Tortuguerorainy
Reverse pattern: September–October are the driest months; Nov–Jan the wettest.
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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast