Poasito weather in August (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Can you expect sunny skies in Poasito in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During August, Poasito usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 26°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 18°C.

Precipitation

Poasito in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 301 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 24 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 160 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 Poasito. February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Poasito, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 301 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (29 KM, 18 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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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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