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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit San Ignacio.
San Ignacio, San José Province, Costa Rica, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 25°C (77°F), peaking in March at 27°C (81°F) and dipping in November to 25°C (77°F).
The city has a wet climate, receiving around 4683 mm (184 in) of rainfall per year. September is the wettest month. The sunniest month is January, with 9.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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With minimal seasonal shifts, San Ignacio experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in March to a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in November.
Nighttime temperatures range from 18°C (64°F) in March to 16°C (61°F) in November.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
San Ignacio has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 4683 mm (184 in) 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 (25 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 24 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 70 mm (2.8 in) over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our San Ignacio Precipitation page.
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.
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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.
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) in June, September and October to 8 m/s (16 knots) in January. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather in San Ignacio. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.
Daytime highs range from 25°C (77°F) in November to 27°C (81°F) in March. Nighttime lows range from 16°C (61°F) to 18°C (64°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 4683 mm (184 in). September is the wettest month with 643 mm (25 in), while February is the driest with 70 mm (2.8 in).
San Ignacio receives around 2,440 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 285 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 144 hours. Overall, San Ignacio enjoys abundant sunshine.
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