Santa Bárbaraa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Santa Bárbaraa maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
It also has a notably wet climate with much 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, Santa Bárbaraa experiences a constant climate year-round. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 24°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 16°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Santa Bárbaraa has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2917 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 431 mm of precipitation, recorded across 23 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, March brings less rainfall, with 52 mm over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Santa Bárbaraa 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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Santa Bárbaraa. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Bárbaraa.
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.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Santa Bárbaraa in Costa Rica
During the months of January, February, March, 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:
April 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 24°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 431 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 284 hours of sunshine.
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