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Santa Bárbaraa weather in August (Costa Rica)

Wondering what the weather is like in Santa Bárbaraa during August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of August in Santa Bárbaraa typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 25°C, cooling down at night to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Santa Bárbaraa in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 345 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 24 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 160 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

 

Santa Bárbaraa, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 79%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 345 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 160 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: San José, Costa Rica (13 KM, 8 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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