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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Guachipelín.
Guachipelín, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 30°C (86°F), peaking in April at 33°C (91°F) and dipping in December to 29°C (84°F).
With around 1912 mm (75 in) of annual rainfall, Guachipelín has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has distinct dry (December to March) and wet (May to October) seasons. The wettest month is September. The sunniest month is March, with 10.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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With minimal seasonal shifts, Guachipelín experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in April. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C (84°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in April to 21°C (70°F) in December.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Guachipelín has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1912 mm (75 in) of rainfall per year. Guachipelín can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 359 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 24 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (March), you will experience much drier conditions, with 10 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Guachipelín Precipitation page.
Guachipelín can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Guachipelín.
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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Guachipelín. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions. Guachipelín has distinct dry (December to March) and wet (May to October) seasons.
Daytime highs range from 29°C (84°F) in December to 33°C (91°F) in April. Nighttime lows range from 21°C (70°F) to 23°C (73°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 1912 mm (75 in). September is the wettest month with 359 mm (14 in), while March is the driest with 10 mm (0.4 in).
Guachipelín receives around 2,675 hours of sunshine per year. March is the sunniest month with 305 hours, while September is the cloudiest with just 158 hours. Overall, Guachipelín enjoys abundant sunshine.
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