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La Garita weather in August (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Planning a trip to La Garita in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, La Garita typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 26°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 19°C.

La Garita in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 388 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 23 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 158 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 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 in August and which places have the best weather 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 La Garita in August?

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 in August.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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