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The average annual maximum temperature in La Virgen, Costa Rica is 28°C (82°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how La Virgen compares to cities worldwide.
The climate in La Virgen remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in April, dropping to a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in January. Nighttime lows stay between 20°C (68°F) and 19°C (66°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in La Virgen by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. April, the city's warmest month, gets 241 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
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.
La Virgen's average annual maximum temperature is 28°C (82°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings, very cold winters and hot summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
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 La Virgen, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and humidity around 68%, considered high. In April, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 70% 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.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained, so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on La Virgen's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our La Virgen climate page.
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