Santa Cruz weather in July (Costa Rica)

Curious about the climate in Santa Cruz this July? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In July, Santa Cruz usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 32°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 24°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in July falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 221 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 20 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 188 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Cruz. December typically offers 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 July

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 221 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Costa Rica in July

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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