Nicoya Climate by Month
The weather in Nicoya is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The temperature in Nicoya remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very hot climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C in April. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 31°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
Nicoya has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2421 mm of rainfall annually. Nicoya can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 418 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 11 mm of rainfall, spread across 8 rainy days.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
Nicoya can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Nicoya.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Nicoya in Costa Rica
Other facts from our historical weather data:Yes, the months of January, February and March are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 418 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.
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