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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit San Antonio.
The climate in San Antonio, Heredia, Costa Rica, is remarkably consistent, with temperatures year-round averaging 25°C (77°F). The warmest month is April at 27°C (81°F), and the coolest is November at 25°C (77°F).
With around 3059 mm (120 in) of annual rainfall, San Antonio 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. March is the sunniest month, averaging 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
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In San Antonio temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in April. In November, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 25°C (77°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 18°C (64°F) in April to 16°C (61°F) in November.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
San Antonio experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 3059 mm (120 in) of precipitation annually. San Antonio can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 467 mm (18 in) of precipitation over 23 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (March), you will experience much drier conditions, with 43 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation spread across 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our San Antonio Precipitation page.
San Antonio 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.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in San Antonio.
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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, March and April typically offer the most optimal weather in San Antonio. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions. San Antonio has a distinct rainy season from May to November.
Daytime highs range from 25°C (77°F) in November to 27°C (81°F) in April. Nighttime lows range from 16°C (61°F) to 18°C (64°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 3059 mm (120 in). October is the wettest month with 467 mm (18 in), while March is the driest with 43 mm (1.7 in).
San Antonio receives around 2,446 hours of sunshine per year. March is the sunniest month with 284 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 145 hours. Overall, San Antonio enjoys abundant sunshine.
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