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Playa Hermosa Climate by Month

Playa Hermosa has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Playa Hermosa remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 30°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 24°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Playa Hermosa has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1536 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 331 mm of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 3.1 mm over 5 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

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.

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).

The best time of year to visit Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica

Playa Hermosa has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 33°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April and December.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Playa Hermosa?
    Rainy season in Playa Hermosa occurs in the months of May, June, August, September and October.
  • Does Playa Hermosa have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Playa Hermosa?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Playa Hermosa?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Playa Hermosa?
    October tops the wettest month list with 331 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Playa Hermosa?
    February is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Playa Hermosa?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Playa Hermosa

    Sun   Nov 24
    29°C | 21°C
    NE 11 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    29°C | 22°C
    N 7 km/h
    0.9 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Tue   Nov 26
    30°C | 23°C
    NE 11 km/h
    2.7 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder