Barranca Climate by Month
Barranca has a steady warm climate throughout the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Barranca experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 28°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 23°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Barranca has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3152 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 489 mm of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 21 mm over 7 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Barranca. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Barranca ranges from 1°C in January to 2°C in February.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Barranca in Costa Rica
Barranca has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 31°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February and March.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
March has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 489 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.
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