Barranca weather in August (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Curious about the August weather in Barranca? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Barranca typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 23°C.

Barranca in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 420 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 22 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 171 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Barranca. January, February and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Barranca climate page with graphs.

 

Barranca, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 420 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (13 KM, 8 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in Barranca in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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