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Costa Rica climate 2025

Central America and Caribbean

Costa Rica climate 2025

Overview: Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a region with a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 31 °C (87 °F) in October to 34 °C (94 °F) in April. The least rainy month in Costa Rica is March with its 4 days of rain, the rainiest month is September, when it rains 18 days. Temperatures during the night go from 21 °C (69 °F) in December to 23 °C (73 °F) in April. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 28 °C (82 °F) in November to 29 °C (84 °F) in May.

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Costa Rica is a region with a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 31 °C (87 °F) in October to 34 °C (94 °F) in April. The least rainy month in Costa Rica is March with its 4 days of rain, the rainiest month is September, when it rains 18 days. Temperatures during the night go from 21 °C (69 °F) in December to 23 °C (73 °F) in April. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 28 °C (82 °F) in November to 29 °C (84 °F) in May.

What is the best month to visit Costa Rica?

The best time to visit Costa Rica is between November and August. During this period, temperatures are between 31 °C (87 °F) - 34 °C (94 °F), night temperatures are between 21 °C (69 °F) - 23 °C (73 °F), rainfall averages 9 days per month, and 7 hours of sunlight on average. The sea temperature for this period ranges from 28 °C (82 °F) to 29 °C (84 °F). For non-beach activities, such as sightseeing, hiking in nature, the best time to visit is December - April.

Is Costa Rica a year-round destination?

Yes, Costa Rica is a year-round destination, the temperatures don't fall below 31 °C (87 °F) and the sea temperature below 28 °C (82 °F).

What months is the dry season in Costa Rica?

The time, when it's dry in Costa Rica is between December - April. In this period it is raining on average 5 days and approximately 54 mm (2.13 in) precipitation falls per month, which are values below average.

What sea temperatures can I expect in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, sea temperatures between 28 °C (82 °F) and 29 °C (84 °F) can be expected during the year.

When is the wet season in Costa Rica?

The wet season in Costa Rica falls in the months of September - October. During this period it rains on average 18 days per month and approximately 312 mm (12.28 in) of rain falls per month.

What temperatures can I expect in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, temperatures between 31 °C (87 °F) and 34 °C (94 °F) can be expected during the year.

What are the night temperatures in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, night temperatures between 21 °C (69 °F) and 23 °C (73 °F) can be expected during the year.

What is the humidity in Costa Rica?

Generally, Costa Rica belongs to destinations with higher humidity. It is in the range of 73 % - 88 %. The most humid months are August - October and the least humid are January - April.

Which month is the sunniest in Costa Rica?

The period, which is the sunniest in Costa Rica, is in the months of January - May, when there is an average of 7 sun hours per day.

What is the least cloudy season in Costa Rica?

The least cloudy months in Costa Rica are January - April, when the cloud cover is on average only 36 %.

Is it windy in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is a destination with rather light or moderate winds. The months with the strongest wind are January - April, weakest wind months are July - November.

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