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La Garita weather in August (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

How does the weather in La Garita usually fare in August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, August in La Garita includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 26°C. At night, it falls to around 19°C.

Precipitation

La Garita in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 388 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 23 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 158 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

 

La Garita, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 77%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 388 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 158 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Santamaria, Costa Rica (22 KM, 13 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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