The weather in Costa Rica in January is dry for much of the country, remaining so until April.

January is high season along the Pacific Coast, Monteverde and the interior of Costa Rica.

The Caribbean Coast however often experiences some rain in January until things clear up generally in February.

Snorkelling conditions are generally good on the Pacific Coast at this time of year, off the Corcovado National Park, where whale and dolphin watching is also usually good in January.

Being close to the equator, Costa Rica enjoys 12 hours of daylight throughout the year, with sun rising and setting just before 6 am and 6 pm.