Heredia weather in August (San José, Costa Rica)
What should you pack for a trip to Heredia in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.
Temperatures
Typically, August in Heredia includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 25°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 17°C.
Precipitation
Heredia in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 355 mm for the month. Typically around 24 days days of rainfall are expected.Average sunshine
Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 160 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Heredia. January, February, March and April typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Heredia climate page with graphs.
Heredia, monthly averages in August
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.
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Heredia, 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.
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