Matapalo Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Matapalo has a steady warm climate throughout the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Matapalo temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 22°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Matapalo experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 7640 mm of precipitation annually. Matapalo can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 986 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days. In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 143 mm of rainfall, spread across 7 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 over the year
Matapalo can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Matapalo in Costa Rica
Matapalo has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 27°C.The average rainfall figures in Matapalo are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose March which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
March has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 986 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 143 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
