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San José weather in July (San José, Costa Rica)

What can you expect from the weather in San José during July? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In July, San José generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 17°C.

San José in July falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 347 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 23 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 152 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit San José. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San José climate page with graphs.

 

San José, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 347 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
SunshineSunshine 152 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Costa Rica in July

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in San José in July?

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 July.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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