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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Colón.
The climate in Colón, San José Province, Costa Rica, is remarkably consistent, with temperatures year-round averaging 26°C (79°F). The warmest month is April at 28°C (82°F), and the coolest is November at 25°C (77°F).
With around 3837 mm (151 in) of annual rainfall, Colón has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct rainy season from May to November. The wettest month is September. The most sunshine falls in January, with an average of 9.5 hours of daily sunshine.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Colón - and find the best time to visit.
In Colón temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in April. In November, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 25°C (77°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 19°C (66°F) in April to 17°C (63°F) in November.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Colón experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 3837 mm (151 in) of precipitation annually. Colón can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 556 mm (22 in) of precipitation over 23 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 51 mm (2 in) of precipitation spread across 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Colón Precipitation page.
Colón can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 88%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 8 m/s (16 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in June, September and October and highest during January. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather in Colón. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions. Colón has a distinct rainy season from May to November.
Daytime highs range from 25°C (77°F) in November to 28°C (82°F) in April. Nighttime lows range from 17°C (63°F) to 19°C (66°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 3837 mm (151 in). September is the wettest month with 556 mm (22 in), while February is the driest with 51 mm (2 in).
Colón receives around 2,440 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 285 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 144 hours. Overall, Colón enjoys abundant sunshine.
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