Vara Blanca weather in August (Heredia, Costa Rica)

Looking to travel to Vara Blanca in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Vara Blanca generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 26°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 18°C.

Vara Blanca in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 300 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 24 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Vara Blanca. February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Vara Blanca, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 300 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (27 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in August

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Temperatures

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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 Vara Blanca in August?

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 in August.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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