Fortuna, Costa Rica - Weather and Climate
Fortuna, Alajuela, Costa Rica has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Fortuna remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in April to a comfortable 29°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 21°C in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Fortuna is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1974 mm. The seasons in Fortuna, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 328 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 25 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Fortuna Precipitation page.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
In Fortuna, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Fortuna.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 86%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Fortuna
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The best time of year to visit Fortuna in Costa Rica
Fortuna has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 32°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March and April.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
April 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 29°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 328 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.
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