Grecia weather in August (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

How is August weather typically in Grecia? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In August, Grecia tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 26°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 18°C.

Precipitation

Grecia in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 342 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

 

Grecia, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 342 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (29 KM, 18 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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