Costa Rica in February: Pacific or Caribbean Coast?
Compare Costa Rica weather in February, from dry and sunny Tamarindo to wetter Puerto Viejo, plus Jacó, Arenal and San José.
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in La Virgen, Costa Rica. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate La Virgen. Expect long, bright days with 284 hours in March and darker periods with just 145 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2446 hours.
In La Virgen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.8 hours per day.
La Virgen enjoys an average of 2446 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
November, La Virgen’s wettest month, receives 107 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our La Virgen Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Costa Rica in February: Pacific or Caribbean Coast?
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