Atenas weather in August (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Wondering what the weather is like in Atenas during August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Atenas includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 19°C.

Precipitation

Atenas in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 420 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 23 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 158 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Atenas. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Atenas climate page with graphs.

 

Atenas, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 420 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Santamaria, Costa Rica (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in August

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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