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San Rafael weather in August (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

What is the weather forecast for San Rafael in August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in San Rafael includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 26°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 18°C.

Precipitation

San Rafael in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 406 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 160 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit San Rafael. January, February, March and April generally stand out with 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 Rafael climate page with graphs.

 

San Rafael, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 406 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 160 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: San José, Costa Rica (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in August

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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