Weather in February in Costa Rica
Planning a journey to Costa Rica this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Costa Rica in February?
Costa Rica offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In February, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Cachí at 22°C to very warm in Santa Cruz at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Santa Cruz and 13°C in Cachí. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Ocotal with an average of 2.8 mm to heavy rainfall in Puerto Viejo with 197 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Jacó, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
The city Jacó usually sees around 252 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at February'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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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Costa Rica?
Jacó
In February Jacó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San José
In February San José generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Tamarindo
In February Tamarindo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Puerto Viejo
In February Puerto Viejo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Fortuna
In February Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Costa Rica.
Is February the best time to visit Costa Rica?
We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to Costa Rica. Typically, the climate in Jacó is perfect.
Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Jacó. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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