Barú weather in August (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

How's the weather trend in Barú as August approaches? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Barú tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 26°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 21°C.

Precipitation

Barú in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 928 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 23 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 152 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Barú. February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Barú, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 928 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in August

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 this month?

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.

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