Santa Cruz weather in August (Costa Rica)

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

Temperatures

August in Santa Cruz generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 32°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 24°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 265 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 21 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 183 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Cruz. December generally stands out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 265 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (43 KM, 27 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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