Country in North America

Costa Rica Weather Forecast

Costa Rica weather: 68°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 68°F now🕔 1:53 PM local📅 Best: January, February and March👥 5.2 million

Air quality and pollen in Costa Rica

34
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.53.5 µg/m³
PM103.7 µg/m³
Ozone66 µg/m³
NO₂1.9 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Weather in Costa Rica right now

☁️
68°F
Overcast · feels like 70°F
Humidity81%
Wind7 mph E
Gusts18 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure888 hPa
VisibilityGood · 10 mi
Air quality34 · Good
Sunrise5:27 AM
Sunset5:50 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 85%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:53 PM, Aug 24 local time.

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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 68°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% 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 1:53 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 24, 2026 at 1:53 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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