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Dominical weather in August (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Curious about the August weather in Dominical? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Dominical typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 27°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 23°C.

Dominical in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 997 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 22 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 152 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 Dominical. October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dominical, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 74%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 997 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 152 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in August

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

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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 Dominical 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.

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