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Mal País Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Mal País has a steady warm climate throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Mal País remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in March to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, October.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 25°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Mal País is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2680 mm. The climate in Mal País shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 443 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 17 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mal País 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

For those who appreciate different seasons, Mal País serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 5.2 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Forecast for Mal País

Tue   Jan 14
30°C | 24°C
SW 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
Wed   Jan 15
31°C | 24°C
E 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
28°C | 25°C
S 4 m/s
0.8 mm
partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Mal País in Costa Rica

Mal País has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 30°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February and March.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Mal País?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Mal País?
    The coolest month is October with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mal País?
    October tops the wettest month list with 443 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mal País?
    February is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Mal País?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.

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