Carrillo Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Carrillo’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Costa Rica.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The temperature in Carrillo changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate throughout the year. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in March to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, November. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 24°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Carrillo by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, when the sun's heating is most intense. March, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 282 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
November, the city’s coldest month, sees about 229 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 13 days. It records 183 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Costa Rica Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Costa Rica. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Carrillo Temperatures Compared World Wide
Carrillo’s average annual maximum temperature is 30°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
In Toronto, Canada, the average annual temperature is 13°C, with snowy winters and warm summers.
Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Carrillo’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Carrillo climate page.
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