January is a great month to visit Playa Manuel Antonio as it is the dry season, with clear skies and plenty of sunshine. This is an excellent time for swimming, sunbathing, and beach activities like snorkeling, diving, and surfing. The calm waters and good visibility make it a popular time for snorkeling and diving, while consistent waves attract surfers. Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.
January is one of the busiest months at Playa Manuel Antonio, as it is the peak of the dry season and a popular time for tourists to visit Costa Rica. The beach can get quite crowded, especially during the first week of the month when many locals are still on holiday. The crowds tend to be a mix of international tourists and local families.
The average maximum temperature in Playa Manuel Antonio in January is 29°. The average maximum temperature is 29° in the previous month and 29° in the next month.
The average temperature in Playa Manuel Antonio in January is 24°. The average temperature ranges is 24° in the previous month and 24° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Playa Manuel Antonio in January is 21°. The minimum temperature is 22° in the previous month and 21° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Playa Manuel Antonio in January are 11.6 and there are 7.8 hours of sunshine per day on average during January making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Playa Manuel Antonio in January is typically 11.9 during January. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Playa Manuel Antonio in January is 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Playa Manuel Antonio in January is 26.4cm and on average there are 20 rainy days in January making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Playa Manuel Antonio in January is 16° which is OK for most but slightly uncomfortable for some. The dew point is 17° in the previous month and 16° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Playa Manuel Antonio in January is typically 74.5%. The maximum relative humidity is 77.8% in the previous month and 74.2% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Playa Manuel Antonio in January is typically 61.1%. The average relative humidity is 64.5% in the previous month and 59% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Playa Manuel Antonio in January is typically 33kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 30kmh in the previous month and 32kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Playa Manuel Antonio in January is typically 24kmh. The average wind speed is 21kmh in the previous month and 24kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Playa Manuel Antonio in January is from the East.
