Costa Rica Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Costa Rica: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Costa Rica month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 26° | 17° | 20 mm | ★★★★★ |
| februari | 26° | 17° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| maart | 28° | 17° | 29 mm | ★★★★★ |
| april | 27° | 17° | 99 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 27° | 18° | 232 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 25° | 18° | 436 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 26° | 18° | 298 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| augustus | 26° | 18° | 279 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 25° | 17° | 318 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 24° | 16° | 558 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 24° | 17° | 406 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 25° | 17° | 102 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Costa Rica
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Costa Rica compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Costa Rica.
Beste reistijd Costa Rica
Go in januari, februari and maart. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and augustus – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Costa Rica
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 26°C is 1.6°C above the 24°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 12 mm is forecast, which is enough en soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 2°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What en pack, what en skip
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell – 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and augustus – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Costa Rica is een land in Noord-Amerika. Costa Rica is een land in North America met als hoofdstad San Jose. Er wonen ongeveer 5.2 million. De hoofdstad is San Jose.
Op dit moment is het 20°C (68°F) in Costa Rica met gedeeltelijk bewolkt. Het voelt als 23°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 19°C en 26°C. De kans op neerslag is 100%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 7.4/10 – goede omstandigheden.
De beste tijd om Costa Rica is januari, februari and maart. Het klimaat is temperate. juni, juli and augustus zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. maart is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 28°C, terwijl oktober is de koudste maand, met minima rond 16°C.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 26°C is 1.6°C above the 24°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 7 AM en 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Costa Rica today at 9.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Costa Rica
| Type | Land |
|---|---|
| Continent | Noord-Amerika |
| Continent | Noord-Amerika |
| Coördinaten | 9°55′41.2″N 84°5′26.5″W (9.9281, -84.0907) |
| Capital | San Jose |
| Bevolking | 5.200.000 |
| Area | 51.100 km² |
| ISO code | CR |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | CRI |
| Currency | Costa Rican colon (CRC) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Calling code | +506 |
| Tijdzone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Lokale tijd | 6:58 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari, februari and maart |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is een land in Noord-Amerika. Its coordinates are 9.9281, -84.0907. It lies in Noord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Costa Rica nu?
It is currently 20°C (68°F) met gedeeltelijk bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 98% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Costa Rica?
januari, februari and maart offer the most comfortable conditions in Costa Rica, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and augustus are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Costa Rica in?
Costa Rica observes America/Costa_Rica (UTC-06:00). The lokale tijd is 6:58 PM.
How many people live in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica has a population of approximately 5.2 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated oktober 23, 2026 at 6:58 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
