La Cruz, Costa Rica - Weather and Climate
La Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in La Cruz remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in April to a comfortable 29°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 23°C in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
La Cruz has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1616 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in La Cruz, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 301 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 21 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 12 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our La Cruz 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 La Cruz, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.3 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.0 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Forecast for La Cruz
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The best time of year to visit La Cruz in Costa Rica
La Cruz has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 31°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in La Cruz occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of February and March are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 301 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.
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