Escazú weather in August (Costa Rica)

What should you pack for a trip to Escazú in August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In August, Escazú typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Escazú in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 451 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 24 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 160 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Escazú. 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 Escazú climate page with graphs.

 

Escazú, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 451 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (6 KM, 4 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 Escazú, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Escazú.

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