Matapalo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Matapalo, Costa Rica, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 31°C (88°F), peaking in April at 33°C (91°F) and dipping in January to 30°C (86°F).
The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 1729 mm (68 in) annually. October is the wettest month. It has distinct dry (December to April) and wet (August to October) seasons. The most sunshine falls in March, with an average of 10.2 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Matapalo
With minimal seasonal shifts, Matapalo experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in April to a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 26°C (79°F) in April to around 24°C (75°F) during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Matapalo
Matapalo has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1729 mm (68 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Matapalo shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 345 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3.4 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Matapalo 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 Matapalo
For those who appreciate different seasons, Matapalo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Matapalo by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Matapalo.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 86%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Matapalo 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Matapalo
With its warm weather, Matapalo experiences temperatures from 30°C (86°F) to 33°C (91°F) throughout the year. January, February, March, April and December offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings.
Note that May, June, July, August, September and October make up the rainy season, with heavier precipitation expected. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
