Sarapiquí Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Sarapiquí experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in September to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 22°C (72°F) in September to around 20°C (68°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Sarapiquí has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3464 mm (136 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Sarapiquí shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 445 mm (18 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month April offers drier and sunnier days, with around 117 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sarapiquí Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sarapiquí serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sarapiquí.

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