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Santa Ana weather in August (San José, Costa Rica)

What does the weather outlook for Santa Ana look like in August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During August, Santa Ana usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 25°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 17°C.

Precipitation

Santa Ana in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 453 mm for the month. Typically around 23 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Ana, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 453 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 160 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: San José, Costa Rica (11 KM, 6 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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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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