The climate of Costa Rica
What is the climate like in Costa Rica?
The climate of Costa Rica has an average yearly temperature of 28°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 27°C and rise to 29°C.
Annually, about 1795 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Costa Rica.
The best time to visit Costa Rica is January until April and December. During this period, you will experience pleasant temperatures and not too much rain, making it ideal to visit Costa Rica.
The hurricane season in Costa Rica lasts from early June to late November.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 7,5 | 1,8 | 45 | 83 | 273 | 239 | 170 | 201 | 284 | 287 | 166 | 37 |
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- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in April
- Lowest temperature: 27°C in January, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
- Rainfall: 1795 mm per year, averaging 150 mm by month
- Driest months: 1,8 mm in February, 7,5 mm in January and 37 mm in December
- Wettest months: 287 mm in October, 284 mm in September and 273 mm in May
Climate table Costa Rica
The climate table for Costa Rica shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index by month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Nighttime temperature (°C) | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 7,5 | 1,8 | 45 | 83 | 273 | 239 | 170 | 201 | 284 | 287 | 166 | 37 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
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Temperature by month in Costa Rica
This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Costa Rica
Rainfall by month in Costa Rica
This graph shows the average monthly rainfall in millimeters in Costa Rica.
UV index by month in Costa Rica
This graph shows the average UV index by month in Costa Rica.
Yearly temperature in Costa Rica
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Costa Rica, measured in degrees Celsius.
Yearly total rainfall in Costa Rica
This graph shows the average yearly rainfall in millimeters in Costa Rica.
Weather experiences in Costa Rica
The weather in Costa Rica is rated an average of 3,5 out of 5 stars by 2 visitors.
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Although nature was beautiful and vibrant, frequent rain showers made planning some days difficult. It was warm, but less sunny than expected.— This text has been automatically translated into English
Beautiful sunny days alternate with torrential rains, typical of the rainy season. Despite the rain, temperatures remain pleasant between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius. Be sure to bring a raincoat!— This text has been automatically translated into English
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Average weather in Costa Rica by month
Click on a month below to see in detail how the weather typically is in Costa Rica and what to expect. Based on the historical weather data of Costa Rica, you can view the average temperature, rainfall, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.