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Heredia Climate by Month

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 day and 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 averages reaching 15°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (8 KM, 5 Miles).

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Heredia?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Heredia?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Heredia?
    October tops the wettest month list with 443 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Heredia?
    March is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Heredia?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 284 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Heredia

    Thu   Nov 21
    26°C | 17°C
    W 14 km/h
    2.4 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    24°C | 18°C
    NW 18 km/h
    9.5 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sat   Nov 23
    23°C | 18°C
    E 18 km/h
    3.4 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain