San José weather in August (San José Province, Costa Rica)
What's the typical weather in San José, Costa Rica for August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.
Temperatures
Typically, August in San José includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 24°C. At night, they generally drop to 17°C.
Precipitation
San José in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 414 mm for the month. Typically around 24 days of rainfall are expected.
Average sunshine
The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 160 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and rainy days.August in San José can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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San José, monthly averages in August
Min Temperature
17°C
Max Temperature
24°C
Chance of Rain
79%
Precipitation
414 mm
Rainy days
24 days
Humidity
83%
Sunshine
160 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Costa Rica in August
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Costa Rica, check out our San José's climate page.
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to San José, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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