San José Province Weather in November

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

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San José Heredia Carrillo Santa Ana

Are you planning a trip a to San José Province, Costa Rica in November and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in San José Province in November

San José Province, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. November in San José Province generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Santa María de Dota to 29°C (84°F) in Carrillo. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Carrillo and 14°C (57°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 November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Puriscal with an average of 133 mm (5.2 in) to heavy rainfall in San Isidro with 625 mm (25 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. San José receives about 178 hours of sunlight in November, 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

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 November

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

Temperature range in San José Province (November)

Precipitation variation in San José Province (November)

San José

In November San José 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.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
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
162 hours
178 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
490 mm (19 in)
319 mm (13 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
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Heredia

In November Heredia 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.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
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
162 hours
178 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
443 mm (17 in)
279 mm (11 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Heredia →

Carrillo

In November Carrillo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
183 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
465 mm (18 in)
229 mm (9 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Carrillo →

Santa Ana

In November 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.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
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
162 hours
178 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
514 mm (20 in)
319 mm (13 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
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San Gerardo de Dota

In November San Gerardo de Dota generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
175 hours
249 hours
Monthly rainfall
624 mm (25 in)
479 mm (19 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in San Gerardo de Dota →

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

In our records: Costa Rica November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in Costa Rica in our climate database (1994 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest November day in Costa Rica brought 354 mm (14 in) in Puerto Manzanillo on November 24, 2002.

Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San José 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 319 mm (13 in)
Heredia 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 279 mm (11 in)
Carrillo 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 229 mm (9 in)
Santa Ana 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 319 mm (13 in)
San Gerardo de Dota 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 479 mm (19 in)
San Isidro 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 625 mm (25 in)

San José Province weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across San José Province, Costa Rica in November. The popular destination of San José averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in San José peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in November, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

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

Yes. November brings heavy rainfall to San José Province, Costa Rica, with San José averaging around 319 mm (13 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our view, November might not be the best time to travel to San José Province, Costa Rica with often 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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