Costa Rica Weather Forecast
Costa Rica weather: 70°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Next 48 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
Best time to go outside today
6 PM - 9 PM · comfort score 7.8/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Weather in Costa Rica right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:29 AM, Aug 23 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 70°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 80% and wind is 5 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 2:29 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 23, 2026 at 2:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
