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Monteverde Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Monteverde has a steady warm climate throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Monteverde remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in April to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 19°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Monteverde has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2128 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Monteverde shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 368 mm of precipitation over 23 rainy days.

In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 15 mm of rainfall over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Monteverde 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, Monteverde 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 (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Forecast for Monteverde

Tue   Jan 14
24°C | 17°C
NE 5 m/s
6.5 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

hourly forecast
Wed   Jan 15
23°C | 18°C
NE 6 m/s
13 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
23°C | 18°C
NE 4 m/s
4.6 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast
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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 Monteverde in Costa Rica

Monteverde has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 31°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March and April.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Monteverde have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of February and March are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Monteverde?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Monteverde?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Monteverde?
    October tops the wettest month list with 368 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Monteverde?
    March is the driest month with 15 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Monteverde?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 282 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.

     

     


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