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La Suiza weather in August (Cartago, Costa Rica)

Looking to travel to La Suiza in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, La Suiza typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

La Suiza in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 280 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 24 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit La Suiza. 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 La Suiza climate page with graphs.

 

La Suiza, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 280 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 160 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (51 KM, 32 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 Suiza in August?

For visitors traveling to La Suiza, 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 in August.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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