Weather in August in Guanacaste
Considering a trip to Guanacaste this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Guanacaste in August?
Guanacaste is a region in Costa Rica. August in Guanacaste generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Puerto Coyote at 29°C to very warm in Nicoya at 32°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Nicoya and 25°C in Puerto Coyote. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.To explore the conditions in Guanacaste in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Puerto Soley with an average of 171 mm to heavy rainfall in Sámara with 382 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 183 hours of sunlight anticipated in Tamarindo. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a more detailed look at Guanacaste's conditions throughout the year, check out our Guanacaste climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Guanacaste?
Tamarindo
In August Tamarindo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Coco
In August Coco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Playa Flamingo
In August Playa Flamingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sámara
In August Sámara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Playa Grande
In August Playa Grande generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Guanacaste?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Guanacaste with often poor weather in Tamarindo.
On average, the best time to visit Guanacaste is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Tamarindo. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, August, September and October tend to be poor.
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