Ocotal Climate by Month
Ocotal maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Ocotal experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in April to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 25°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Ocotal has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1483 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Ocotal shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 324 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2.8 mm of rainfall over 5 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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Ocotal 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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Ocotal.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Ocotal in Costa Rica
Ocotal has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 32°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Ocotal occurs in the months of May, June, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 324 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.
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