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Matapalo Climate by Month

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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 22°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (25 KM, 15 Miles).

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Matapalo?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Matapalo?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Matapalo?
    November tops the wettest month list with 986 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Matapalo?
    March is the driest month with 143 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Matapalo?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Matapalo

    Thu   Nov 21
    29°C | 22°C
    SW 7 km/h
    13 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Fri   Nov 22
    29°C | 23°C
    SW 7 km/h
    5.2 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    27°C | 22°C
    NE 7 km/h
    14 mm
    overcast and thunder

    overcast and thunder