Playa Azul Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Playa Azul has a steady very warm climate throughout the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Playa Azul temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 29°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 25°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Playa Azul experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2297 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 418 mm of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 6.4 mm over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Playa Azul 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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Playa Azul. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Playa Azul.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 86%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Playa Azul
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Playa Azul in Costa Rica
Playa Azul has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 32°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February and March are very dry.
March 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 418 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 305 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.
