Costa Rica Weather Forecast
Costa Rica weather: 66°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Costa Rica is a country in North America. Costa Rica is a country in North America with its capital at San Jose. It has a population of about 5.2 million. The capital is San Jose.
Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in Costa Rica with overcast. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 64°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 97%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Costa Rica is January, February and March. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while October is the coldest with lows near 62°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 81°F is 5°F above the 76°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Costa Rica today at 9.3/10. 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.
Weather in Costa Rica right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:15 AM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Costa Rica
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 81° / 64° | 97% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 64° | 83% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 80° / 63° | 92% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 65° | 59% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 61° | 84% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 64° | 88% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 62° | 91% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 61° | 100% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 79° / 63° | 100% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 62° | 100% · 0,5 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 77° / 59° | 100% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 75° / 62° | 100% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 61° | 100% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 63° | 100% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 64° | 100% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 62° | 100% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 8 |
Climate in Costa Rica month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79° | 62° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 79° | 62° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 82° | 62° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 81° | 63° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 80° | 64° | 9,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 77° | 64° | 17,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 78° | 64° | 11,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 78° | 64° | 11,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 78° | 63° | 12,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 76° | 62° | 22,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 75° | 62° | 16,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 77° | 62° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Costa Rica
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Air quality and pollen in Costa Rica
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Costa Rica
Go in January, February and March. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 9.9281, -84.0907. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Costa Rica right now?
It is currently 66°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?
January, February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Costa Rica, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August 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 local time is 4:15 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 26, 2026 at 4:15 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
