Playa Avellana Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Playa Avellana, Costa Rica is 32°C (90°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Playa Avellana compares to cities worldwide.
Playa Avellana Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Playa Avellana remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C (93°F) in April, dropping to a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in January. Nighttime lows stay between 26°C (79°F) and 24°C (75°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Playa Avellana by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. April, the city's warmest month, sees 265 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
32-year average (1987-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Playa Avellana Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Playa Avellana spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Playa Avellana 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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Playa Avellana vs World: Temperature Compared
Playa Avellana's average annual maximum temperature is 32°C (90°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.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation — summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Playa Avellana?
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 Playa Avellana, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and humidity around 65% — considered high. In April, the warmest month, temperatures average 34°C (93°F) with 62% 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.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Playa Avellana this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Playa Avellana's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Playa Avellana climate page.
