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Matapalo weather in August (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Curious about the climate in Matapalo this August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Matapalo includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 27°C, cooling down at night to around 23°C.

Precipitation

Matapalo in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 952 mm for the month. Expect around 22 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 152 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Matapalo. February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Matapalo climate page with graphs.

 

Matapalo, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 73%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 952 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 152 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (25 KM, 15 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.

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