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Santa Bárbaraa Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Santa Bárbaraa experiences a constant climate year-round. Average 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 average around 16°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (13 KM, 8 Miles).

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Santa Bárbaraa?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Santa Bárbaraa?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Santa Bárbaraa?
    October tops the wettest month list with 431 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Santa Bárbaraa?
    March is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Santa Bárbaraa?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 284 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Santa Bárbaraa

    Sat   Dec 14
    25°C | 17°C
    NE 25 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    25°C | 17°C
    NE 22 km/h
    0.2 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    25°C | 17°C
    E 18 km/h
    2.1 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain