Colón Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
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 January 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.
Monthly Temperature in Colón
In Colón temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in April. In January, 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 January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Colón
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 days. For more details, please visit our Colón Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Colón
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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Colón by Month
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.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Colón
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?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Colón 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Colón
The best time to visit Colón is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 26°C (78°F) and 28°C (82°F). With rainfall of 51 mm (2 in) to 149 mm (5.9 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.Be prepared for heavier rainfall during May, June, July, August, September, October and November, the wettest period of the year. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
