Best year time to visit San José Costa Rica

General weather information about San José Costa Rica

Average annual temperature is 25.5 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 37.4 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: 16.4 °C

Number of sunny days: 81 days

Number of rainy days: 284 days

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* Weather data for San José Costa Rica El Salvador is based on climate observations for 2026 year

San José Costa Rica air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)34.035.135.735.937.433.334.634.734.331.132.633.6
Average daytime temperature (°C)31.733.532.533.032.430.231.930.931.229.129.931.5
Average temperature (°C)24.725.625.426.226.525.426.325.825.724.625.025.3
Average night temperature (°C)19.920.120.921.822.622.522.822.822.422.021.821.1
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)16.418.519.619.621.521.521.521.121.520.719.216.5

San José Costa Rica monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)11.011.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.011.011.0
Daylight mean duration (h)11.411.712.112.412.812.912.812.612.211.811.511.3
Daylight minimum duration (h)11.011.011.012.012.012.012.012.012.011.011.011.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)10.510.911.211.511.19.910.710.310.78.69.710.4
Precipitation (mm)143484613625421028721329214914
Sunny days172377411300612
Rainy days14524232729302830312419
Snow days000000000000

Best time to visit San José Costa Rica:

The largest precipitation sum in San José Costa Rica is at

  • June — 254(mm)
  • July — 210(mm)
  • August — 287(mm)
  • September — 213(mm)
  • October — 292(mm)
  • Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit San José Costa Rica?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit San José Costa Rica.
    What is the weather like in San José Costa Rica?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for San José Costa Rica by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does San José Costa Rica have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for San José Costa Rica throughout the year.