Heredia Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
With consistently stable weather, Heredia, San José Province, Costa Rica, sees little seasonal temperature change. Daytime highs average 25°C (77°F), ranging from 26°C (79°F) in April to 24°C (75°F) in January.
The city has a wet climate, receiving around 2965 mm (117 in) of rainfall per year. Despite the high annual total, it has a distinct rainy season from May to November. October is the wettest month. The most sunshine falls in March, with an average of 9.5 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Heredia
The climate in Heredia remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in April to a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in January.
Nighttime temperatures range from 17°C (63°F) in April to 15°C (59°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Heredia
Heredia is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2965 mm (117 in). The seasons in Heredia bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 443 mm (17 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 24 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 52 mm (2 in) 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 Hours in Heredia
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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Heredia by Month
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
Heredia 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Heredia
During January, February, March, April and December, Heredia experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 24°C (75°F) and 26°C (79°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 52 mm (2 in) and 133 mm (5.2 in).
Plan accordingly for May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when conditions bring the heaviest precipitation. 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.
