Weather in July in Costa Rica
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 is the weather like 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 to very warm in Santa Cruz at 32°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Santa Cruz and 15°C 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 to heavy rainfall in Dominical with 908 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 164 hours of sunlight anticipated in Jacó. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Costa Rica climate page.
Where to go in Costa Rica in July
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Costa Rica?
Jacó
In July 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.
San José
In July 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.
Tamarindo
In July 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 unpleasant that month.
Puerto Viejo
In July 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.
Fortuna
In July 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 July the best time to visit Costa Rica?
In our view, July might not be the best time to travel to Costa Rica with often poor weather in Jacó.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly perfect weather in Jacó. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Costa Rica.
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