San José Province Weather & Climate: Costa Rica

Climate by month across San José Province, Costa Rica, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of San José Province

San José Province in Costa Rica sees its peak temperatures in April (26°C (79°F)) and its coolest in December (23°C (73°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from San José, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The climate in San José Province, especially in San José, remains comfortable all year, with average temperatures ranging from 23°C (73°F) to 25°C (77°F).

Precipitation in San José Province varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in October with 489 mm (19 in) of rain, while March stays relatively dry with 60 mm (2.4 in). The region experiences its rainy season during May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when monthly rainfall can range from 319 mm (13 in) to 489 mm (19 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for March, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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San José Heredia Carrillo Santa Ana San Gerardo de Dota San Isidro
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Climate map of San José Province

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

San José 24°C (75°F) 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 17°C (63°F) 3381 mm (133 in) 2,446 hours
Heredia 24°C (75°F) 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 17°C (63°F) 2965 mm (117 in) 2,446 hours
Carrillo 29°C (84°F) 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 25°C (77°F) 2779 mm (109 in) 2,489 hours
Santa Ana 25°C (77°F) 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 18°C (64°F) 3516 mm (138 in) 2,446 hours
San Gerardo de Dota 23°C (73°F) 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 17°C (63°F) 4323 mm (170 in) 2,412 hours
San Isidro 23°C (73°F) 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 18°C (64°F) 5207 mm (205 in) 2,412 hours

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