Playa Hermosa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, enjoys a steady climate throughout the year, with daytime temperatures typically around 31°C (88°F). April is the warmest month at 33°C (91°F), while January is the coolest at 30°C (86°F).

Rainfall is high, totalling around 1536 mm (60 in) per year. October is the wettest month and February the driest. The city also experiences distinct dry (December to April) and wet (August to October) seasons. The sunniest month is March, with 10.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.

Monthly Temperature in Playa Hermosa

The temperature in Playa Hermosa remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in April, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 30°C (86°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) in April to around 24°C (75°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Playa Hermosa

Playa Hermosa has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1536 mm (60 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, October it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 331 mm (13 in) of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month February brings less rainfall, with 3.1 mm (0.1 in) over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Playa Hermosa 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 Playa Hermosa

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Playa Hermosa. 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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Humidity in Playa Hermosa by Month

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Playa Hermosa.

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

Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Playa Hermosa 3-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Playa Hermosa

Playa Hermosa has warm weather with temperatures ranging from 30°C (86°F) to 33°C (91°F) throughout the year. The best time to visit is during January, February, March, April and December, when rainfall is at its lowest, making it a great time for sightseeing and exploring all the place has to offer.

For a more comfortable experience, start your day early when the weather is cooler, or take advantage of the gentle breezes in the late afternoon.

The rainy season occurs during May, June, August, September and October, when the area experiences its heaviest rainfall.

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