Heredia Weather in August

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

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Heredia Tigre Sarapiquí San Antonio

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

What to Expect in Heredia in August

Heredia, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. August in Heredia generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Santo Domingo to 30°C (86°F) in Sarapiquí. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Sarapiquí and 17°C (63°F) in Santo Domingo.

To explore the conditions in Heredia, Costa Rica in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tirimbina with an average of 284 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in San Antonio with 387 mm (15 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Heredia 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 Heredia by month

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

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March26°C (79°F) April26°C (79°F) May25°C (77°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September25°C (77°F) October24°C (75°F) November24°C (75°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Heredia in August

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

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 Heredia

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

Temperature range in Heredia (August)

Precipitation variation in Heredia (August)

Heredia

In August Heredia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
160 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
290 mm (11 in)
355 mm (14 in)
426 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Heredia →

Tigre

In August Tigre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
160 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
329 mm (13 in)
286 mm (11 in)
290 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tigre →

Sarapiquí

In August Sarapiquí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
160 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
351 mm (14 in)
294 mm (12 in)
286 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sarapiquí →

San Antonio

In August San Antonio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
160 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
312 mm (12 in)
387 mm (15 in)
458 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in San Antonio →

Vara Blanca

In August Vara Blanca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
160 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
271 mm (11 in)
300 mm (12 in)
353 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vara Blanca →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Heredia 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 355 mm (14 in)
Tigre 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 286 mm (11 in)
Sarapiquí 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 294 mm (12 in)
San Antonio 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 387 mm (15 in)
Vara Blanca 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 300 mm (12 in)
Birrí 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 332 mm (13 in)

Heredia weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Heredia, Costa Rica typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Heredia average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

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

Heredia averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

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

Rainfall in Heredia, Costa Rica peaks during August. Heredia averages roughly 355 mm (14 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Heredia, August may not be the ideal time to visit Heredia, Costa Rica.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and April offering mostly perfect weather in Heredia. The weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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