Cartago weather in August (Cartago, Costa Rica)

Wondering what the weather is like in Cartago during August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Cartago includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 23°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Cartago in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 359 mm for the month. This month experiences about 24 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 160 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Cartago. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cartago, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 359 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (18 KM, 11 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?

For visitors traveling to Cartago, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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