San José · WinterMonth summary
San José weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 25°C
🌧 Rainy days
24% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit San José in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: January is a good time to visit San José. February remains slightly better (+0.4 pts).
By trip type
San José in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Even in winter, San José enjoys 25°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 16°C | 25°C | 24% | 1.3 | 11.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ February | 16°C | 26°C | 18% | 1.0 | 11.5h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 16°C | 27°C | 25% | 1.1 | 11.7h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 17°C | 27°C | 54% | 3.8 | 11.2h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 17°C | 26°C | 86% | 12.1 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 17°C | 24°C | 94% | 13.0 | 8.1h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ July | 17°C | 25°C | 76% | 9.7 | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 17°C | 25°C | 85% | 12.6 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 16°C | 25°C | 96% | 14.6 | 8.2h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 16°C | 24°C | 94% | 17.7 | 8.0h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 17°C | 24°C | 81% | 11.3 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 16°C | 24°C | 37% | 2.8 | 11.0h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, San José averages 25°C, 24% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — San José in January
Is January a good time to visit San José?
January is an excellent time to visit San José (score 8.3/10). With 25°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 24% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in San José in January?
With 25°C and 11.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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