San José Province Weather in August

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

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San José Heredia Carrillo Santa Ana

Planning a journey to San José Province, Costa Rica this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in San José Province in August

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Santa María de Dota to 30°C (86°F) in Carrillo. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Carrillo and 15°C (59°F) in Santa María de Dota.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Puriscal with an average of 276 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in San Isidro with 645 mm (25 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In San José, you can expect around 160 hours of sunlight in August, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore San José Province by month

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

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March25°C (77°F) April26°C (79°F) May25°C (77°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October24°C (75°F) November24°C (75°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in San José Province in August

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

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 San José Province

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

Temperature range in San José Province (August)

Precipitation variation in San José Province (August)

San José

In August San José generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
160 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
347 mm (14 in)
414 mm (16 in)
476 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in San José →

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 →

Carrillo

In August Carrillo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°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)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
171 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
331 mm (13 in)
379 mm (15 in)
429 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Carrillo →

Santa Ana

In August Santa Ana 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
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
160 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
379 mm (15 in)
453 mm (18 in)
510 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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San Gerardo de Dota

In August San Gerardo de Dota 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 poor 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
150 hours
152 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
442 mm (17 in)
506 mm (20 in)
564 mm (22 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in San Gerardo de Dota →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in San José Province in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San José 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 414 mm (16 in)
Heredia 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 355 mm (14 in)
Carrillo 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 379 mm (15 in)
Santa Ana 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 453 mm (18 in)
San Gerardo de Dota 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 506 mm (20 in)
San Isidro 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 645 mm (25 in)

San José Province weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in San José Province, Costa Rica in August?

August in San José Province, Costa Rica brings poor weather. In San José, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in San José Province, Costa Rica in August?

Daytime temperatures in San José peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in August, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

Does San José Province, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in August?

Yes. August brings heavy rainfall to San José Province, Costa Rica, with San José averaging around 414 mm (16 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is August a Good Time to Visit San José Province, Costa Rica?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit San José Province, Costa Rica due to the typically poor weather in San José.

On average, the best time to visit San José Province, Costa Rica is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in San José. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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