Fortuna weather in August (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

What weather conditions can you expect in Fortuna this August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

August in Fortuna generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 21°C.

Precipitation

Fortuna in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 263 mm for the month. You can typically expect 22 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With about 171 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 Fortuna. February and March typically offer 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 Fortuna climate page with graphs.

 

Fortuna, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 263 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (60 KM, 37 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?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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