Costa Rica Weather Forecast
Costa Rica weather: 70°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, 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 June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Costa Rica compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Costa Rica.
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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 8:39 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 8:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
