Yearly weather and climate in San José, Costa Rica
The yearly weather in San José runs from around 16°C in January to 27°C in March. February is the driest month at 4 rainy days; September the wettest at 29. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
The best weather is typically in Jan, Feb, with mild temperatures and lower rainfall.
Sunshine
Expect up to 11.3 hours of clear skies in Feb, but only 7.7 hours in Nov. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Oct (560mm over 29 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 9°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in San José, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 2577°1660°6Jan
- 2679°1660°4Feb
- 2780°1660°9Mar
- 2780°1662°17Apr
- 2679°1762°25May
- 2476°1762°28Jun
- 2577°1762°25Jul
- 2577°1662°28Aug
- 2577°1661°29Sep
- 2476°1661°29Oct
- 2474°1662°26Nov
- 2476°1661°12Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Feb is typically driest at 4 days (13mm); Sep the wettest at 29 days (479mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°C | 16°C | 6 | 29mm |
| Feb | 26°C | 16°C | 4 | 13mm |
| Mar | 27°C | 16°C | 9 | 45mm |
| Apr | 27°C | 16°C | 17 | 150mm |
| May | 26°C | 17°C | 25 | 335mm |
| Jun | 24°C | 17°C | 28 | 436mm |
| Jul | 25°C | 17°C | 25 | 358mm |
| Aug | 25°C | 16°C | 28 | 527mm |
| Sep | 25°C | 16°C | 29 | 479mm |
| Oct | 24°C | 16°C | 29 | 560mm |
| Nov | 24°C | 16°C | 26 | 416mm |
| Dec | 24°C | 16°C | 12 | 99mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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