Costa RicaThe weather in August in Descanso
It's warm in August in Descanso with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Descanso. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Descanso, Costa Rica. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 31°C in 2019, Descanso reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 201 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in August for Descanso
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Descanso. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Descanso | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 27°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 28°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 19°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 201 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 22 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Descanso with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 21°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 28°C, with nights around 21°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Descanso is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Descanso, Costa Rica. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Descanso
Temperature in August in Descanso over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Descanso, Costa Rica. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Descanso
Total precipitation in August in Descanso over the years
Daily UV index in August in Descanso
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Descanso, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Descanso by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Descanso. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.