Costa Rica Weather Forecast
Costa Rica weather: 77°F, mainly clear. 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 77°F (25°C) in Costa Rica with mainly clear. It feels like 80°F. Today runs from 67°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.1/10 - marginal.
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 about average for August. The forecast high of 80°F is in line with the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Costa Rica today at 9.3/10. Visibility is down to 1,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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.
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Weather in Costa Rica right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:52 AM, Aug 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 67° | 100% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 66° | 100% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 76° / 67° | 100% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 66° | 100% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌧️ Showers | 76° / 67° | 100% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 76° / 64° | 100% · 1,1 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 66° | 100% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 66° | 100% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 67° | 100% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 66° | 100% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 64° | 100% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 64° | 100% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 71° / 65° | 100% · 1,2 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 71° / 66° | 100% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 65° | 100% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 77° / 64° | 99% · 0,8 in | 4 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° | 62° | 11,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 78° | 62° | 16,9 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).
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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 77°F (25°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 64% 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 9:52 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 August 21, 2026 at 9:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
