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Costa Rica in January
Book lodging and rental cars months ahead; prices peak and popular parks fill early.
What to expect in Costa Rica in January
January brings warm weather to Costa Rica, with daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and overnight lows near 14°C (57°F). Skies are typically practically rain-free, with about 6 mm of rainfall on average. Book lodging and rental cars months ahead; prices peak and popular parks fill early..
January is one of Costa Rica's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs December–March, for context.
What’s happening in January
- 🎉Fiestas de Palmares · JanTwo-week civic festival featuring bullfights in the tico style, concerts, carnival rides, and a horse parade drawing hundreds of thousands from across the country.
- 🎉Fiesta de los Diablitos · JanIndigenous Boruca ceremony reenacting the resistance against Spanish conquistadors, with carved wooden masks, traditional costumes, and ritual battles over three days in the southern highlands.
Live fares for Costa Rica in January
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