Cartago Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cartago, Costa Rica in August.

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Turrialba Orosí Cachí La Suiza

Planning a getaway to Cartago, Costa Rica this August 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 Cartago in August

Cartago, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. Cartago, Costa Rica has a wide variety of climate types. During August, you can expect warm temperatures and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Orosí to 26°C (79°F) in Copal. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Copal and 15°C (59°F) in Orosí.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cartago, Costa Rica, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Turrialba with an average of 277 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Copal with 556 mm (22 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Turrialba typically sees 160 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Cartago by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cartago - and find the best time to visit. (based on Turrialba)

January22°C (72°F) February22°C (72°F) March23°C (73°F) April24°C (75°F) May24°C (75°F) June24°C (75°F) July24°C (75°F) This monthAugust24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October24°C (75°F) November23°C (73°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cartago in August

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

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 Cartago

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

Temperature range in Cartago (August)

Precipitation variation in Cartago (August)

Turrialba

In August Turrialba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
160 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
267 mm (11 in)
277 mm (11 in)
362 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Turrialba →

Orosí

In August Orosí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
160 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
278 mm (11 in)
329 mm (13 in)
421 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Orosí →

Cachí

In August Cachí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
160 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
264 mm (10 in)
303 mm (12 in)
393 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Cachí →

La Suiza

In August La Suiza generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
160 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
274 mm (11 in)
280 mm (11 in)
358 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
23 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in La Suiza →

Paraíso

In August Paraíso generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
160 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
286 mm (11 in)
335 mm (13 in)
422 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Paraíso →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cartago in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Turrialba 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 277 mm (11 in)
Orosí 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 329 mm (13 in)
Cachí 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 303 mm (12 in)
La Suiza 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 280 mm (11 in)
Paraíso 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 335 mm (13 in)
Cartago 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 359 mm (14 in)

Cartago weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cartago, Costa Rica in August?

Expect less favorable weather across Cartago, Costa Rica in August. The popular destination of Turrialba averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Cartago, Costa Rica in August?

Daytime temperatures in Turrialba peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in August, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

Does Cartago, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in August?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Turrialba records an average of 277 mm (11 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Cartago, Costa Rica.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Cartago, Costa Rica?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Cartago, Costa Rica due to the typically less favorable weather in Turrialba.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, March and April offering mostly very good weather in Turrialba. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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