Playa Hermosa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Playa Hermosa has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures.
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
The temperature in Playa Hermosa remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 30°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 24°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Playa Hermosa has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1536 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 331 mm of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 3.1 mm over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Playa Hermosa 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 Playa Hermosa. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 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 Playa Hermosa.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 86%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. 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 Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica
Playa Hermosa has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 33°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Playa Hermosa occurs in the months of May, June, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 331 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
