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Weather in San José
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Climate Type
🌧️Tropical Monsoon
Current Weather
18°C
Clouds• 88% humidity
20°C
Avg Temperature
231
Rainy Days/Year
78%
Avg Humidity
107
Sun Hours/Year
⚠️ Weather Alerts
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Monsoon Season
Heavy rainfall expected in May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Monthly Weather Overview
Average conditions throughout the year
| Month | Temp | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JanuaryBest | 20°C | 7 days | 70% | ✓☀️ |
FebruaryBest | 21°C | 5 days | 66% | ✓☀️ |
MarchBest | 21°C | 10 days | 68% | ✓☀️ |
AprilBest | 21°C | 11 days | 68% | ✓☀️ |
May | 21°C | 24 days | 79% | ✓🌧️☀️ |
June | 20°C | 28 days | 87% | ✓🌧️💧 |
July | 21°C | 24 days | 82% | ✓🌧️💧☀️ |
August | 20°C | 27 days | 83% | ✓🌧️💧☀️ |
SeptemberAvoid | 20°C | 29 days | 86% | ✓🌧️💧☀️ |
OctoberAvoid | 19°C | 30 days | 90% | 🌧️💧 |
NovemberAvoid | 20°C | 25 days | 86% | ✓🌧️💧 |
December | 20°C | 11 days | 75% | ✓☀️ |
✓ Ideal temp (20-28°C)🌧️ Rainy (15+ days)🔥 Hot (32°C+)❄️ Cold (<10°C)💧 Humid (80%+)☀️ Sunny (8h+)
Climate Charts
Visual overview of San José's weather patterns
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Jan
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Feb
21°
Mar
21°
Apr
21°
May
20°
Jun
21°
Jul
20°
Aug
20°
Sep
19°
Oct
20°
Nov
20°
Dec
Cold (<10°C) Cool (10-17°C) Mild (18-24°C) Warm (25-29°C) Hot (30°C+)
Best Time to Visit San José
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Recommended
JanuaryFebruaryMarchApril
Ideal temperature, minimal rain
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Consider Avoiding
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Heavy rainfall, high humidity
What to Pack for San José
Based on Tropical Monsoon climate
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Light, breathable fabrics
Avg 20°C year-round
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Sandals and flip-flops
Tropical climate
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Insect repellent
Tropical environment
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Quality rain jacket
231 rainy days/year
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Compact umbrella
Frequent rain expected
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Packable day bag
Daily exploration
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