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Weather in February in Guanacaste

Are you planning a trip a to Guanacaste in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Guanacaste in February?

Guanacaste is a region in Costa Rica. February in Guanacaste generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Nuevo Arenal at 28°C to very warm in Nicoya at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Nicoya and 20°C in Nuevo Arenal. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For specific regional insights in Guanacaste, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Ocotal with an average of 2.8 mm to moderate rainfall in Nuevo Arenal with 57 mm. In Tamarindo, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 275 hours of sunshine in Tamarindo. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Guanacaste climate page.

Where to go in Guanacaste in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Guanacaste on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Costa Rica, check out our Guanacaste's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Guanacaste?

Tamarindo

In February Tamarindo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Tamarindo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
32°C 
24°C 
295 hours 
4.2 mm 
7 days 
33°C 
25°C 
275 hours 
3.5 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
33°C 
25°C 
305 hours 
4.9 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Tamarindo

Coco

In February Coco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Coco
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
31°C 
24°C 
295 hours 
4 mm 
7 days 
31°C 
24°C 
275 hours 
3 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
32°C 
25°C 
305 hours 
3.2 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Coco

Playa Flamingo

In February Playa Flamingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Playa Flamingo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
295 hours 
4.1 mm 
7 days 
32°C 
25°C 
275 hours 
3.1 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
32°C 
25°C 
305 hours 
3.8 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Playa Flamingo

Sámara

In February Sámara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Sámara
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
31°C 
24°C 
16 mm 
8 days 
32°C 
24°C 
12 mm 
6 days 
March   >> March
>>  
32°C 
24°C 
21 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Sámara

Playa Grande

In February Playa Grande generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Playa Grande
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
32°C 
24°C 
295 hours 
4.1 mm 
7 days 
32°C 
25°C 
275 hours 
3.3 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
33°C 
25°C 
305 hours 
4.6 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Playa Grande

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Is February the best time to visit Guanacaste?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Guanacaste with overall perfect weather in Tamarindo.

On average, the best time to visit Guanacaste is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Tamarindo. The weather in May, June, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Guanacaste.

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