Heredia Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Heredia maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
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 Heredia remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in April to a comfortable 24°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 15°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Heredia is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2965 mm. The seasons in Heredia, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 443 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 24 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 52 mm over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Heredia 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 Heredia, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.8 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 Heredia.
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Heredia in Costa Rica
During the months of January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
April has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 443 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 284 hours of sunshine.
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