Copal Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Copal, Cartago, Costa Rica is 26°C (79°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Copal compares to cities worldwide.
Copal Monthly Temperatures
With minimal seasonal shifts, Copal experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in March to a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in January. At night, temperatures range from 18°C (64°F) in March to 17°C (63°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Copal by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. March, the warmest month, gets 270 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Copal vs Costa Rica
The map below shows the annual temperature across Costa Rica. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Copal vs World: Temperature Compared
Copal's average annual maximum temperature is 26°C (79°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year — mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Copal?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Copal, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and humidity around 68% — considered high. In March, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 63% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Copal's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Copal climate page.
