What is the weather like in Quepos in January?

Expect temperatures between 23°C and 28°C with 40% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Quepos in January?

Quepos in January scores 59/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Good option with minor considerations.

Who should visit Quepos in January?

January in Quepos is ideal for: Business travelers.

Quepos Weather in January | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

28°C

Hottest around day 27

Avg Low

23°C

Coolest around day 10

Rainy Days

31days

40% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Winter season

Essential Travel Info for Quepos

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Currency

CRC

₡ Costa Rican colón

Language

Spanish

Driving

Right side

Safety

High Safety

GPI: 1.732

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Remote

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Off the beaten path

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Key Connections

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Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

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COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Chikungunya

All travelers should take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Chikungunya vaccination is generally not recommended. Travelers who wish to consider vaccination can visit “What to consider before traveling” on thechikungunya vaccinespage to learn more.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Costa Rica.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Costa Rica. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Costa Rica.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Costa Rica take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.Transmission areasPresent in the provinces of Alajuela and LimónRare to no transmission in other parts of the countryDrug resistanceNoneSpeciesP. falciparum(86%)P. vivax(14%)Recommended chemoprophylaxisAlajuela and Limón Provinces: Atovaquone-proguanil, chloroquine, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine2All other areas: No chemoprophylaxis recommended (insect bite precautions and mosquito avoidance only)4Updated April 23, 2025See footnotes

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

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Is January a Good Time to Visit Quepos?

👌Good option with minor considerations(59/100)

Short Answer

Rain dominates Quepos in January (40% probability, 4mm average). Prices are lower but outdoor activities require backup plans. Umbrella is essential.

Decision Factors

Oppressive heat and humidity

28.1°C with 83% humidity - challenging conditions

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Seismically active region

41 earthquakes recorded in this month (30-year data)

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis)

Plenty of sunshine

10.4h of sunshine daily

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

83% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

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Beach lovers
Sea temperature only undefined°C - too cold for comfortable swimming
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Elderly travelers
83% humidity creates difficult conditions
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Heat-sensitive visitors
33°C feels-like temperature creates discomfort

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Quepos in January averages 28°C with 40% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Quepos in January

What are the temperatures in Quepos in January?

Daytime highs average 28°C, nights drop to 23°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Quepos in January?

Expect around 31 days with measurable rainfall. An umbrella is advisable.

What to wear in Quepos in January?

Comfortable casual wear with a light jacket for evenings.

Is January peak season in Quepos?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Quepos Weather in January

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