Platanillo, Costa Rica - Weather and Climate
Platanillo, Costa Rica, has fairly consistent temperatures over the course of the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Platanillo remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in March to a comfortable 25°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 20°C in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Platanillo is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 7092 mm. The seasons in Platanillo, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 928 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 143 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Platanillo 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
In Platanillo, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.0 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.9 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average monthly humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Platanillo
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The best time of year to visit Platanillo in Costa Rica
During the months of January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.The average rainfall figures in Platanillo 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:
March has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 928 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 143 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.
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