Alajuela Weather in July

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

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Fortuna Alajuela El Castillo de La Fortuna Bijagua

Planning a trip to Alajuela, Costa Rica this July? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Alajuela in July

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Birrí at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Los Chiles at 30°C (86°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Los Chiles and 18°C (64°F) in Birrí.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Playa el Jobo with an average of 124 mm (4.9 in) to heavy rainfall in San Mateo with 432 mm (17 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Fortuna gets approximately 164 hours of sunlight in July, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Alajuela in July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Temperature range in Alajuela (July)

Precipitation variation in Alajuela (July)

Fortuna

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

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
164 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
330 mm (13 in)
280 mm (11 in)
263 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fortuna →

Alajuela

In July Alajuela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
152 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
408 mm (16 in)
279 mm (11 in)
353 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Alajuela →

El Castillo de La Fortuna

In July El Castillo de La Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
164 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
319 mm (13 in)
251 mm (9.9 in)
254 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in El Castillo de La Fortuna →

Bijagua

In July Bijagua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
188 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
300 mm (12 in)
278 mm (11 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bijagua →

Atenas

In July Atenas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
152 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
455 mm (18 in)
344 mm (14 in)
420 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Atenas →

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Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fortuna 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 280 mm (11 in)
Alajuela 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 279 mm (11 in)
El Castillo de La Fortuna 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 251 mm (9.9 in)
Bijagua 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 278 mm (11 in)
Atenas 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 344 mm (14 in)
Grecia 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 280 mm (11 in)

Alajuela weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Alajuela, Costa Rica in July. The popular destination of Fortuna averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Fortuna peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in July, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Alajuela, Costa Rica peaks during July. Fortuna averages roughly 280 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Fortuna, July may not be the ideal time to visit Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Generally speaking, February and March provide perfect weather in Fortuna. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.

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