Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Monteverde in January
Little changes in Monteverde from December: highs stay near 71°F (22°C), lows near 56°F (13°C), and about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain falls.
At 90/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 71°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 0.5 in (13 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What January feels like
Days are warm, averaging 71°F (22°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 56°F (13°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.5 in (13 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around January
January is one of Monteverde's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 71°F, up from 70°F in December.
- Comfort holds steady from December (88 → 90/100).
- January sits inside the Dec – Apr window our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 71°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Monteverde in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Curi-Cancha Reserve
Private reserve good for birding.
Why now January scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Cloud-forest reserve with quetzal habitat.
Why now Highs near 71°F and 0.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Selvatura Park
Canopy zipline and hanging bridges.
Tree House Restaurant
Restaurant built around a fig tree.
Nearby in January
- La Fortuna in January~16 mi · highs 81°F, 1.3 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Manuel Antonio in January~78 mi · highs 85°F, 2.0 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~381 m to Monteverde's ~1,373 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Monteverde in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Monteverde?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 71°F (22°C) and 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain. January is inside the Dec – Apr window our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends.
How hot is Monteverde in January?
Average highs are 71°F (22°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Monteverde in January?
Not much: about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 56.8 in (1443 mm).
What should I pack for Monteverde in January?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 71°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Monteverde
Routes in season in January
- Costa Rica Pura Vida Dec – Apr
Planning Monteverde in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.