San José weather in August (San José, Costa Rica)
How is the weather in San José in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In August, San José generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 17°C.
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 is expected.
The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit San José. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San José climate page with graphs.
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
Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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So, what should you wear in San José in August?
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 in August.
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