Monteverde weather in August (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

How's the weather trend in Monteverde as August approaches? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Monteverde generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 21°C.

Precipitation

Monteverde in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 250 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 23 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 171 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Monteverde, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 250 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (37 KM, 23 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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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