Colón weather in August (San José, Costa Rica)

How is August weather typically in Colón? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

August in Colón generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 18°C.

Precipitation

Colón in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 513 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 158 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Colón. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Colón, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 513 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Santamaria, Costa Rica (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in August

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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.

Interested in more climate information?

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