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Cartago Climate by Month

Cartago has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Cartago remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in April to a comfortable 22°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 14°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Cartago has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 3240 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Cartago, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 480 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 24 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 72 mm over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Cartago, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.8 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (18 KM, 11 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Cartago in Costa Rica

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Cartago?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cartago?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cartago?
    October tops the wettest month list with 480 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cartago?
    March is the driest month with 72 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Cartago?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 284 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Cartago

    Fri   Nov 22
    22°C | 15°C
    E 11 km/h
    14 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    19°C | 15°C
    SE 11 km/h
    24 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    22°C | 14°C
    SE 7 km/h
    22 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain