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Warmest sea in Central America and the Caribbean in January

711 coastal locations in Central America and the Caribbean ranked by their typical January sea temperature. Region-wide average in January: 27.0°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in January

Pavones

29.4°C January mean in Costa Rica

Regional January average

27.0°C

across all 711 coastal locations in Central America and the Caribbean

Vs annual mean

-1.2°C

below the year-round regional average

What the Central America and the Caribbean sea feels like in January

This water temperature is comparable to that of a swimming pool, but it might be higher than most open water swimmers prefer for serious swimming. Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after swimming and don't wear a wetsuit to avoid overheating.

Central America and the Caribbean monthly average 26.6°C to 29.6°C
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  • Warmest month September 29.6°C
  • Coldest month February 26.6°C
  • Annual mean 28.1°C
  • Months above 20°C 12 of 12

Where January fits in the year

January sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve Central America and the Caribbean month rankings:

Central America and the Caribbean sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every Central America and the Caribbean location. The list below is based on the typical January mean, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.

Zoom in to see individual locations. Click a pin for water temperatures. View list →
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Top 50 warmest Central America and the Caribbean locations in January

Sorted by the typical January mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.

# Location January mean
1 Pavones 29.4°C
2 Ojochal 29.3°C
3 Uvita 29.3°C
4 Golfito 29.3°C
5 David 29.2°C
6 Dominical 29.2°C
7 Puerto Armuelles 29.2°C
8 Punta De Burica 29.1°C
9 Cano Island 29.1°C
10 San Jose 29.1°C
11 Manuel Antonio 29.1°C
12 Puerto Quepos 29.1°C
13 Quepos 29.1°C
14 Coiba Island 29.1°C
15 Jaco 29.0°C
16 Chacarita 28.9°C
17 Puntarenas 28.9°C
18 Mal Pais 28.8°C
19 Montezuma 28.8°C
20 Playa Santa Teresa 28.8°C
21 Nandayure 28.8°C
22 Playa Carrillo 28.8°C
23 Punta Islita 28.8°C
24 Champerico 28.8°C
25 Puerto Quetzal-B Escuintla 28.7°C
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26 San Jose Escuintla 28.7°C
27 Santa Catalina 28.7°C
28 Nosara 28.7°C
29 Samara 28.7°C
30 Acajutla-C Sonsonate 28.6°C
31 Puerto Quetzal 28.6°C
32 Puerto San Jose 28.6°C
33 Delmas 73 Ouest Department 28.5°C
34 Acajutla 28.4°C
35 Léogâne Ouest Department 28.4°C
36 La Union-B La Unión 28.4°C
37 Carrefour 28.4°C
38 Delmas 28.4°C
39 Port-au-Prince 28.4°C
40 La Libertad 28.3°C
41 Grand Goave 28.3°C
42 Gressier 28.3°C
43 Petit-Goave 28.3°C
44 Saint-Marc 28.3°C
45 Miragoane 28.3°C
46 Petite Riviere De Nippes 28.3°C
47 Los Pargos 28.3°C
48 Marbella 28.3°C
49 Playa Avellana 28.3°C
50 Playa Azul 28.3°C

Coldest 10 in Central America and the Caribbean in January

Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which Central America and the Caribbean coasts to avoid for swimming in January.

# Location January mean
1 Salisbury 9.6°C
2 Logne 19.5°C
3 Elbow Beach 20.6°C
4 Hamilton 20.6°C
5 Hog Bay 20.6°C
6 Horseshoe Bay 20.6°C
7 Somerset Village 20.6°C
8 Southampton Parish 20.6°C
9 Flatts Village 20.7°C
10 Harrington Sound 20.7°C

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