worldweatherAlajuela
by day26.8°C
at night19.6°C
3.2 / 7 dayson average with the selected temperature and rainfall below 1 mm
- At least 5 such days in a week
- 32%
- 7 days with rainfall below 1 mm per day
- 9%
- Warm nights (minimum 20°C)
- 34%
TRAVEL REGION · WEATHER AND TRIP PLANNINGCentral America: weather
Central America: weather
and when to go
Explore how rainfall and temperatures change in Central American cities. Compare your planned month with less rainy travel periods.
CITY FORECASTS
3 NovWeather map in Central America
Choose a date. Select a city to see the full forecast.
Range of daily highs from all available city forecasts in the region, including cities outside the map view. Tile colour: the average of these temperatures.
Colour: daytime temperature 3 Nov
CityHigh / lowRain
CartagoCosta Rica25° 17°15.5 mmAlajuelaCosta Rica29° 20°11.6 mmDavidPanama27° 23°15.2 mmLa ChorreraPanama34° 24°11.1 mmBelmopanBelize32° 22°1.6 mmManaguaNicaragua31° 20°3.1 mmTegucigalpaHonduras30° 20°0.5 mmSanta AnaEl Salvador29° 15°1.9 mmQuetzaltenangoGuatemala20° 8°2.4 mmBluefieldsNicaragua28° 23°10.4 mmCountry colours show the average forecast high for cities in the region. Grey indicates missing data.
Temperatures show daily highs and lows, and rainfall shows the daily total. The map presents forecasts for selected cities.
How to compare the weather in Central America?
Pacific and Caribbean coasts may have different weather. Map points and statistics describe individual cities.
CENTRAL AMERICA · CHOOSE A MONTH AND HOLIDAY TYPEWhere to go and when?
Where to go and when?
Compare the weather in Central America.
Compare daytime and nighttime temperatures and how often a historical week matched your plans.
Month
What kind of holiday?
What matters most?
Historical period:
WEATHER HISTORY · 2016–2025
2 destinationsDestinations for sightseeing in December
Temperatures of 18–28°C and daily rainfall below 1 mm. Selected preference: suitable holiday days.
Panama02
David
by day27.3°C
at night21.9°C
2.1 / 7 dayson average with the selected temperature and rainfall below 1 mm
- At least 5 such days in a week
- 16%
- 7 days with rainfall below 1 mm per day
- 5%
- Warm nights (minimum 20°C)
- over 99%
Based on historical data from 7-day periods within the month. We include all complete weeks, including those with overlapping dates. Up to 2 destinations per country are shown.
We compare selected travel destinations by weather. Current travel advisories and entry requirements are available from official sources.
A dry week, cooler nights or steadier temperatures?
Compare destinations matching the month and holiday type selected above.
Week with little rain
7 consecutive days with less than 1 mm of rain each
Alajuela9%David5%Where are warm nights less common?
Share of nights with a low of at least 20°C
Alajuela34%Davidover 99%Smaller changes during the week
Typical difference between the highest and lowest daily highs over 7 days
Alajuela1.7°CDavid1.8°CMORE DATES TO CONSIDER
Warm weather outside the hottest months
City or region
Costa Rica · 2016–2025
Alajuela: when to visit without the strongest heat?
The warmest month is March, averaging 30.6°C by day. Days reaching at least 30°C accounted for 62%.
Warmest month30.6°CMarch
Period to consider Warmest month Bar height: daytime temperature, scale 26–31°C.
January
27.1°Cby day · 19.1°C at night
Days ≥30°C: 0%, compared with 62% in the warmest month.
On average, 3.8 out of 7 days had temperatures of 18–28°C and rainfall below 1 mm.
See the weather in January ↗December
26.8°Cby day · 19.6°C at night
Days ≥30°C: 0%, compared with 62% in the warmest month.
On average, 3.2 out of 7 days had temperatures of 18–28°C and rainfall below 1 mm.
See the weather in December ↗How are periods selected?
We exclude the three months with the highest mean daytime maxima. Among the others, we rank months with fewer days at 30°C or above and at least two suitable days per week. The hottest months vary by location.
12 MONTHS · 12 STARTING POINTS
Central America month by month: where to go sightseeing?
Temperatures of 18-28°C and precipitation below 1 mm a day. Suggestions based on historical data from 2016-2025.
January
Alajuela27.1°C by day3.8 / 7 sightseeing daysChanguinola26.4°C by day2.6 / 7 sightseeing daysFebruary
Cartago23.9°C by day3.1 / 7 sightseeing daysChanguinola26.6°C by day2.4 / 7 sightseeing daysMarch
Cartago25.3°C by day2.7 / 7 sightseeing daysApril
No clear match for 18–28°C and little rain.
May
No clear match for 18–28°C and little rain.
June
No clear match for 18–28°C and little rain.
July
No clear match for 18–28°C and little rain.
August
No clear match for 18–28°C and little rain.
September
No clear match for 18–28°C and little rain.
October
No clear match for 18–28°C and little rain.
November
No clear match for 18–28°C and little rain.
December
Alajuela26.8°C by day3.2 / 7 sightseeing daysDavid27.3°C by day2.1 / 7 sightseeing daysWEATHER HISTORY · NASA POWER
Temperature in Central America through the months
Compare selected cities. Select a temperature for that month’s weather details.
EXPLORE A DESTINATION
Countries and weather forecasts: Central America
Full forecast directory. A country’s inclusion is not a travel recommendation.
Weather in Central America - what should you know?
When is the best time to go in Central America?
There is no single best month for the whole region. Use the calendar and planner to compare cities, temperatures and days with little rain. Choose a temperature range that suits sightseeing or relaxation.
Where can I find forecasts and historical weather comparisons?
The map shows the current forecast for the displayed dates. The calendar and planner compare temperatures and rainfall using historical data.
What does a week with little rain mean?
All seven consecutive days had less than 1 mm of precipitation each. We compare complete, overlapping weeks within a month.
Where do the temperature and rainfall statistics come from?
We use NASA POWER / MERRA-2 data from 1981-2025 for grid cells assigned to cities. The table and calendar cover 2016-2025; you can change the period in the planner.
NASA POWER methodology ↗Travel regions follow this site’s grouping; overseas territories may have a different climate from their parent country. Map boundaries: Natural Earth. About the data and methods
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