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Santa Cruz weather in February (Costa Rica)

How does the weather in Santa Cruz usually fare in February? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

February in Santa Cruz generally includes very high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 35°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 23°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in February usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 7.5 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 275 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm December typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, July, August, September and October 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 Cruz climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 35°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 19%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 7.5 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 275 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in February

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Costa Rica? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Costa Rica. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.