San José Province Weather in July

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

Planning a trip to San José Province, Costa Rica this July? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in San José Province in July

San José Province, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. July 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.

For a closer look at conditions across San José Province, Costa Rica, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Puriscal with an average of 188 mm (7.4 in) to heavy rainfall in San Isidro with 562 mm (22 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. San José receives about 152 hours of sunlight in July, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore San José Province by month

Best Places to Visit in San José Province in July

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

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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 July for some of the most popular destinations in San José Province, Costa Rica?

Temperature range in San José Province (July)

Precipitation variation in San José Province (July)

San José

In July 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.

June
July
August
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
152 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
455 mm (18 in)
347 mm (14 in)
414 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions

Heredia

In July 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.

June
July
August
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
145 hours
152 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
409 mm (16 in)
290 mm (11 in)
355 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions

Carrillo

In July 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.

June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
164 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
394 mm (16 in)
331 mm (13 in)
379 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions

Santa Ana

In July Santa Ana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
152 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
483 mm (19 in)
379 mm (15 in)
453 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions

San Gerardo de Dota

In July 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.

June
July
August
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
148 hours
150 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
514 mm (20 in)
442 mm (17 in)
506 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in San José Province, in Costa Rica.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San José 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 347 mm (14 in)
Heredia 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 290 mm (11 in)
Carrillo 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 331 mm (13 in)
Santa Ana 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 379 mm (15 in)
San Gerardo de Dota 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 442 mm (17 in)
San Isidro 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 562 mm (22 in)

San José Province weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across San José Province, Costa Rica in July. The popular destination of San José averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this month.

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

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

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. San José records an average of 347 mm (14 in) in July, putting it among the wetter months for San José Province, Costa Rica.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in San José, July may not be the ideal time to visit San José Province, Costa Rica.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly perfect weather in San José. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.

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