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Costa Rica Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Costa Rica in July.

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Are you planning a trip a to Costa Rica in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Costa Rica in July

In July, Costa Rica experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Orosí at 23°C (73°F) to very warm in Santa Cruz at 32°C (90°F). At night it cools down to 24°C (75°F) in Santa Cruz and 15°C (59°F) in Orosí.

To explore the conditions in Costa Rica in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Playa el Jobo with an average of 124 mm (4.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Dominical with 908 mm (36 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Jacó gets approximately 164 hours of sunlight in July, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Costa Rica - and find the best time to visit. (based on Jacó)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) July28°C (82°F) This monthAugust28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Costa Rica.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Costa Rica

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in Costa Rica?

Temperature range in Costa Rica (July)

Precipitation variation in Costa Rica (July)

Jacó

In July Jacó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
164 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
541 mm (21 in)
559 mm (22 in)
620 mm (24 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Jacó →

San José

In July San José generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
152 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
455 mm (18 in)
347 mm (14 in)
414 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in San José →

Tamarindo

In July Tamarindo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
188 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
286 mm (11 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Tamarindo →

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

In July Puerto Viejo de Talamanca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
133 hours
121 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
424 mm (17 in)
530 mm (21 in)
409 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca →

Fortuna

In July Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
164 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
330 mm (13 in)
280 mm (11 in)
263 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Fortuna →

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Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Costa Rica in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jacó 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 559 mm (22 in)
San José 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 347 mm (14 in)
Tamarindo 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Fortuna 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 280 mm (11 in)
Santa Teresa 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 319 mm (13 in)
Uvita 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 825 mm (32 in)

Costa Rica weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Costa Rica in July?

Costa Rica typically experiences less favorable weather in July, part of the season. Daytime highs in Jacó average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Costa Rica in July?

In Jacó, the average daytime high in July is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does Costa Rica get a lot of rain in July?

Rainfall in Costa Rica peaks during July. Jacó averages roughly 559 mm (22 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Costa Rica?

In our view, July might not be the best time to travel to Costa Rica with often less favorable weather in Jacó.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly excellent weather in Jacó. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Costa Rica.

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