Guápiles Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Guápiles, in Costa Rica's Limón Province, maintains a steady average temperature throughout the year with consistent conditions. The area has a notably wet climate with heavy precipitation spread across the seasons. People come to Guápiles to explore nearby rainforest reserves and for its acces to Tortuguero National Park. Let's explore the climate details to provide you with a complete overview on when to visit.
Monthly Temperature in Guápiles
With minimal seasonal shifts, Guápiles experiences a constant climate year-round. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in September, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 26°C (79°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) in September to around 18°C (64°F) during January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Guápiles
Guápiles has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3394 mm (134 in) of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, November it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 423 mm (17 in) of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month April brings less rainfall, with 133 mm (5.2 in) over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Guápiles 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 Guápiles
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Guápiles. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Guápiles by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Guápiles.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 87%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Guápiles 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Guápiles
With its warm weather, Guápiles experiences temperatures from 26°C (79°F) to 28°C (82°F) throughout the year. March and April offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings. Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
