Coco Weather in August
Coco in August sees very high daytime temperatures of 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows of 25°C (77°F). As part of the rainy season, showers are frequent and often heavy. Budget around 181 mm (7.1 in) of rainfall for the month.
Rainfall in Coco in August
As part of the rainy season, Coco sees around 21 days of rain in August, with an average of 181 mm (7.1 in). With rain on many days and solid totals, showers are frequent and often moderately heavy. Waterproof gear is a sensible idea.
Temperature in Coco in August
Coco in August gets highs of 31°C (88°F) during the day and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night. For most visitors, the main thing to prepare for is the heat during the day. With lows around 25°C (77°F), the nights are warm enough that a sheet is usually all you need for bedding.
Sunshine in Coco in August
The city usually sees around 183 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period (despite it being part of rainy season).If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Coco. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Costa Rica, check out our Coco's climate page.
Coco Temperature in August
Min Temperature
25°C (77°F)
Max Temperature
31°C (88°F)
Chance of Rain
70%
Precipitation
181 mm (7.1 in)
Rainy days
21 days
Humidity
81% *
Sunshine
183 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
Daily Historical Temperatures
40-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Coco typically stay consistent throughout August, with daily highs averaging around 31°C (88°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 24°C (75°F).
Average temperatures in August
Daily Historical Precipitation
40-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in August
Historical weather for Coco in August
Browse day-by-day weather records for Coco spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Coco historical weather extremes in August
Based on 25 years of weather observations in Coco between 2000 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
- The warmest day in August was on August 20, 2014, with a maximum of 37°C (99°F).
- On August 26, 2020, Coco saw its coldest August day with temperatures maxing out at 26°C (79°F).
- The coldest night in August in Coco was on August 15, 2018, with a minimum of 20°C (68°F).
Best Places 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. See all of Costa Rica in August →
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
What to Wear in Coco in August
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in August. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.What To Do in Coco in August
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Costa Rica, check out our Coco's climate page.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
See the full Coco climate overview or explore weather in Costa Rica.
