San Ignacio Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
San Ignacio maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
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
With minimal seasonal shifts, San Ignacio experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in March to a comfortable 25°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 16°C in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
San Ignacio has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 4683 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in San Ignacio, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 643 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 24 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 70 mm over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.8 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 88%. 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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s in June, September and October to 8 m/s in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit San Ignacio 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.Other facts from our historical weather data:
March has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 643 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 70 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 285 hours of sunshine.
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