Costa Rica weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Costa Rica this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Costa Rica in August?
August in Costa Rica generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Orosí at 23°C to very warm in Santa Cruz at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Santa Cruz and 15°C in Orosí.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Playa el Jobo with an average of 152 mm to heavy rainfall in Dominical with 997 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 171 hours of sunlight anticipated in Jacó. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Costa Rica, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Costa Rica's yearly weather, check out our Costa Rica climate page.
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Average weather in Jacó
In August Jacó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in San José
In August San José generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tamarindo
In August Tamarindo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Puerto Viejo
In August Puerto Viejo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Fortuna
In August Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Costa Rica?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Costa Rica due to the typically poor weather in Jacó.
Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Jacó. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.
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