Alajuela Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Alajuela, Costa Rica in February.

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Fortuna Alajuela El Castillo de La Fortuna Bijagua

Planning a getaway to Alajuela, Costa Rica this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Alajuela in February

Alajuela, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. February in Alajuela generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Río Segundo at 24°C (75°F) to very warm in San Mateo at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in San Mateo and 16°C (61°F) in Río Segundo.

For a closer look at conditions across Alajuela, Costa Rica, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Playa el Jobo with an average of 6.2 mm (0.2 in) to high rainfall in El Achiote with 140 mm (5.5 in).

Average sunshine

February brings good sunshine to many areas. Fortuna sees around 252 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Alajuela in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Alajuela.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Alajuela

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Temperature range in Alajuela (February)

Precipitation variation in Alajuela (February)

Fortuna

In February Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
252 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Fortuna →

Alajuela

In February Alajuela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
283 hours
265 hours
284 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Alajuela →

El Castillo de La Fortuna

In February El Castillo de La Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
252 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
50 mm (2 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in El Castillo de La Fortuna →

Bijagua

In February Bijagua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
295 hours
275 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bijagua →

Atenas

In February Atenas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
266 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Atenas →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Alajuela in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fortuna 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Alajuela 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
El Castillo de La Fortuna 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Bijagua 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Atenas 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Grecia 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)

Alajuela weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Alajuela, Costa Rica in February?

Expect perfect weather across Alajuela, Costa Rica in February. The popular destination of Fortuna averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Alajuela, Costa Rica in February?

Daytime temperatures in Fortuna peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in February, dropping to about 19°C (66°F) overnight.

Does Alajuela, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Alajuela, Costa Rica during February, with Fortuna averaging close to 77 mm (3 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Alajuela, Costa Rica?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Alajuela, Costa Rica with overall perfect weather in Fortuna.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Fortuna. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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