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Weather in San José

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Climate Type
🌧️Tropical Monsoon
Current Weather
18°C
Clouds88% 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

MonthTempRainHumidityConditions
JanuaryBest
20°C7 days70%
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FebruaryBest
21°C5 days66%
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MarchBest
21°C10 days68%
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AprilBest
21°C11 days68%
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May
21°C24 days79%
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June
20°C28 days87%
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July
21°C24 days82%
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August
20°C27 days83%
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SeptemberAvoid
20°C29 days86%
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OctoberAvoid
19°C30 days90%
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NovemberAvoid
20°C25 days86%
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December
20°C11 days75%
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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

20°
Jan
21°
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

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
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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