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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit San Pedro.
San Pedro, Costa Rica, enjoys a steady climate throughout the year, with daytime temperatures typically around 24°C (75°F). April is the warmest month at 25°C (77°F), while January is the coolest at 23°C (73°F).
With around 3306 mm (130 in) of annual rainfall, San Pedro 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. The sunniest month is March, with 9.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in San Pedro - and find the best time to visit.
The temperature in San Pedro remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in April. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 23°C (73°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in April to 15°C (59°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
San Pedro has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 3306 mm (130 in) of rainfall annually. San Pedro can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 478 mm (19 in) of precipitation over 24 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (March), you will experience much drier conditions, with 63 mm (2.5 in) of precipitation spread across 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our San Pedro Precipitation page.
San Pedro 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 Pedro.
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 and March typically offer the most optimal weather in San Pedro. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions. San Pedro has a distinct rainy season from May to November.
Daytime highs range from 23°C (73°F) in January to 25°C (77°F) in April. Nighttime lows range from 15°C (59°F) to 17°C (63°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 3306 mm (130 in). October is the wettest month with 478 mm (19 in), while March is the driest with 63 mm (2.5 in).
San Pedro 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 Pedro enjoys abundant sunshine.
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