Weather in August in Costa Rica
Planning a getaway to Costa Rica this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.
Temperatures
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.For specific regional insights in Costa Rica, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The city Jacó usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Costa Rica climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Costa Rica?
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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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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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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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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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.
Interested in more climate information?
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