La Marina Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in La Marina, Costa Rica. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

La Marina is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2904 mm (114 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The seasons in La Marina, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 352 mm (14 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 72 mm (2.8 in) over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). The city receives 178 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our La Marina Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in Costa Rica: City Comparison

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Costa Rica. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

La Marina vs World: Rainfall Compared

La Marina's average annual precipitation is 2904 mm (114 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.

Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about La Marina's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our La Marina Climate page.