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Jacó Climate by Month

Jacó maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Jacó temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in March to a comfortable 28°C in October. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 24°C in October.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Jacó experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 4384 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Jacó, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 622 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 21 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 46 mm over 7 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 Jacó, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.4 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 5.2 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (44 KM, 27 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Jacó in Costa Rica

Jacó has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 29°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Jacó?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Jacó?
    The coolest month is November with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Jacó?
    October tops the wettest month list with 622 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Jacó?
    February is the driest month with 46 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Jacó?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Jacó

    Sat   Dec 14
    28°C | 24°C
    S 14 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    28°C | 26°C
    S 11 km/h
    0.3 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    28°C | 25°C
    S 14 km/h
    0.2 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain