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Fortuna weather in August (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

What's the typical weather in Fortuna for August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In August, Fortuna typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 30°C, while night temperatures can drop to 22°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Fortuna in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 216 mm for the month. On average, there are about 22 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Fortuna. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October 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 TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 73%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 216 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 183 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (25 KM, 16 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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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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