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El Castillo de La Fortuna weather in August (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Curious about the August weather in El Castillo de La Fortuna? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, El Castillo de La Fortuna generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 21°C.

El Castillo de La Fortuna in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 254 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 23 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 171 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized El Castillo de La Fortuna climate page with graphs.

 

El Castillo de La Fortuna, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 76%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 254 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (51 KM, 32 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 El Castillo de La Fortuna 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.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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