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

Looking to travel to San José in November? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In November, San José typically experiences 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 16°C.

San José in November falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 319 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 178 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, November 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 November

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 319 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
SunshineSunshine 178 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Costa Rica in November

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in November 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 November?

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 November.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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