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What’s the climate like in Costa Rica?

The current climate in Costa Rica features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 27°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 19°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Costa Rica in recent years was 33°C in October 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in October 2017.

On average, Costa Rica receives 1795 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

The hurricane season in Costa Rica runs from June to November.

The climate in Costa Rica is based on weather data from San José. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Costa Rica to get the full picture of the climate.

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Best time to visit Costa Rica?

The best time to visit Costa Rica for sunny weather is January through April and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Costa Rica. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Costa Rica

The climate table of Costa Rica shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 27 27 28 29 28 27 27 27 27 27 27 27
Temp. min (°C) 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 19 19 20
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Precipitation (mm) 7,5 1,6 45 83 273 239 170 201 284 287 166 37
UV Index 8 8 9 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 7

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

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Average Temperature per Month in Costa Rica

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Costa Rica. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Costa Rica

Average Precipitation per Month in Costa Rica

This graph shows how much rainfall Costa Rica gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Costa Rica

Average UV Index per Month in Costa Rica

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Costa Rica. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Costa Rica

Yearly Temperature in Costa Rica

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Costa Rica. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Costa Rica

Total Yearly Precipitation in Costa Rica

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Costa Rica over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Costa Rica

Weather experiences in Costa Rica

The weather in Costa Rica is rated an average of 2,3 out of 5 stars by 3 visitors. Have you been to Costa Rica? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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Average Weather in Costa Rica by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Costa Rica. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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