Paraíso Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Paraíso, Cartago, Costa Rica, is remarkably consistent, with temperatures year-round averaging 23°C (73°F). The warmest month is April at 24°C (75°F), and the coolest is January at 22°C (72°F).
With around 3150 mm (124 in) of annual rainfall, Paraíso has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed — the city has a distinct rainy season from May to November. The wettest month is October. The sunniest month is March, with 9.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Paraíso
In Paraíso temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in April. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 22°C (72°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 16°C (61°F) in April to 13°C (55°F) in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Paraíso
Paraíso experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 3150 mm (124 in) of precipitation annually. Paraíso can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 473 mm (19 in) of precipitation over 24 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (March), you will experience much drier conditions, with 74 mm (2.9 in) of precipitation spread across 9 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Paraíso Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Paraíso
Paraíso can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 9.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Paraíso by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Paraíso.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 87%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Paraíso 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Paraíso
The best time to visit Paraíso is during January, February, March and April, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 22°C (72°F) and 24°C (75°F). With rainfall of 74 mm (2.9 in) to 118 mm (4.6 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.Be prepared for heavier rainfall during May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, the wettest period of the year. Planning your next adventure but unsure where to go? Our climate tool suggests perfect locations tailored to your preferred weather conditions. Discover your ideal travel destination with our weather planner.
