Weather in Costa Rica - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast

Forecast updated: Monday 2 NovemberWeather history: NASA POWER · 1981-2025
Weather in the coming days

What will the week bring? Costa Rica

3 November Costa Rica: the high will be about 29°C and the low 17°C. Heavy rainfall - around 15.5 mm. 4 November it will be cooler: with a high of about 27°C.

Temperatures show the highest daily maximum and lowest minimum across 3 cities and regions - they may come from different places. Historical temperatures use the same calculation for the same locations. Rainfall and wind are medians. Compare local conditions on the map.

29°C

maximum on Tue 3 Nov

Temperature, rainfall and historical comparison

Weather forecast compared with previous years

Choose a day to see the details. Temperatures show the daily high and low.

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20°23.8°27.5°31.3°35°29°Tue 3 Nov27°Wed 4 Nov22°Thu 5 Nov24°Fri 6 Nov25°Sat 7 Nov26°Sun 8 Nov28°Mon 9 Nov
Forecast: daily highTypical range 1991-2020
Selected day in detail

Tuesday 3 November

Daily high29°CUsually 25-27°C
Daily low17°CColdest part of the day
Rainfall total15.5 mmHeavy rainfall
Maximum wind speed9 km/hForecast wind speed

Warmer than usual. The historical comparison uses daily highs at this time of year. The daily rainfall total shows the amount of rain forecast across the full day.

Full day-by-day forecast - table
14-day forecast: Costa Rica
DateMax. / min.RainTypical daily highMax. wind
Tuesday 3 November29° / 17°15.5 mm25-27°C9 km/h
Wednesday 4 November27° / 17°15.1 mm25-27°C8 km/h
Thursday 5 November22° / 16°23.8 mm25-27°C7 km/h
Friday 6 November24° / 16°36.9 mm25-27°C6 km/h
Saturday 7 November25° / 14°11.7 mm25-27°C6 km/h
Sunday 8 November26° / 15°7.5 mm25-27°C6 km/h
Monday 9 November28° / 16°2.5 mm25-27°C9 km/h
Tuesday 10 November25° / 14°1.3 mm25-27°C13 km/h
Wednesday 11 November23° / 16°1.6 mm25-27°C14 km/h
Thursday 12 November23° / 16°0.5 mm25-27°C11 km/h
Friday 13 November27° / 14°0.6 mm25-27°C9 km/h
Saturday 14 November28° / 15°0.5 mm25-27°C9 km/h
Sunday 15 November28° / 16°1.9 mm25-27°C8 km/h
Monday 16 November29° / 14°0.2 mm25-27°C9 km/h

What stands out this week?

Temperatures this week

22-29°C

Average forecast high: 26°C. Historical reference for these dates: 26°C.

Temperature changes

Drop of 5°C

From 4 November to 5 November. This is the day-to-day change in the forecast high.

Will it rain?

7 days with rain ≥1 mm

7-day total: 113.1 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 20-67 mm.

This summary covers the first 7 forecast days. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. The historical comparison shows how often such days occurred in previous years.

Differences between cities

Where will it be warmer or less rainy?

Compare the next 7 days by temperature, rainfall and sightseeing comfort.

Weekly forecast for cities and regions
PlaceAverage daily highCompared with normalRainfall totalDays with rain ≥1 mm
Cartago 22°C-1.3°C96 mm7 / 7
Alajuela 24°C-1.6°C113.3 mm7 / 7
Curridabat 25°C+1.6°C122.5 mm7 / 7

Difference from the average historical median daily highs for these dates. Each city is compared with its own normal.

Weather history 1981-2025

The same week in previous years

NASA POWER

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°28°35° 1981: 26°C1982: 27°C1983: 26°C1984: 27°C1985: 27°C1986: 28°C1987: 29°C1988: 27°C1989: 26°C1990: 25°C1991: 27°C1992: 27°C1993: 28°C1994: 25°C1995: 27°C1996: 27°C1997: 26°C1998: 25°C1999: 25°C2000: 26°C2001: 25°C2002: 26°C2003: 27°C2004: 25°C2005: 26°C2006: 26°C2007: 24°C2008: 25°C2009: 26°C2010: 24°C2011: 27°C2012: 26°C2013: 26°C2014: 26°C2015: 26°C2016: 26°C2017: 26°C2018: 27°C2019: 27°C2020: 25°C2021: 26°C2022: 25°C2023: 26°C2024: 25°C2025: 27°C 2026 forecast: 26°C current forecast 26°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 3-9 Nov period averaged 26°C by day. The coolest year was 2007 (24°C) and the warmest was 1987 (29°C). The current forecast averages 26°C - close to the historical median.

How do we compare the forecast with history?

The forecast chart band shows the 20th-80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020, using the date and a ±7-calendar-day window. The line shows the forecast daily high. The year-by-year chart compares average highs over the same seven dates.

NASA POWER (MERRA-2) data describe conditions in the grid cell covering the location. Elevation and local conditions can affect the comparison. Temperatures show the highest daily maximum and lowest minimum across 3 cities and regions - they may come from different places. Historical temperatures use the same calculation for the same locations. Rainfall and wind are medians. Compare local conditions on the map.

NASA POWER source and methodology
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Beyond the forecast period

What weather is typical in the following weeks?

For dates beyond the 14-day forecast, we show typical conditions based on historical data.

Tue 17 Nov - Mon 30 Nov27°C / 18°Cusual daily high / low
Tue 1 Dec - Thu 17 Dec27°C / 17°Cusual daily high / low

Average of the daily medians for the following dates from 1991-2020. A comparison based on historical data.

Downloadable forecast graphic
Costa Rica - 14-day weather forecast infographic
Right now temperatures across Costa Rica range from 25° to 29°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.

Country values are the median of forecasts from 3 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.

UV index in Costa Rica - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTCosta Rica03681111+5.6UV MODERATEtoday, daily maxSeek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and ahat for longer stays.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 35 min6Tue3.112Wed4.113Thu5.117Fri6.118Sat7.117Sun8.118Mon9.116Tue10.113Wed11.113Thu12.118Fri13.118Sat14.118Sun15.118Mon16.118Tue17.110-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-11-03
Today the UV index in Costa Rica is 6 (moderate) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 35 minutes. Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.

Air quality and smog in Costa Rica

CityPM2.5 (µg/m³)PM10 (µg/m³)Air quality
San José5.55.5very good
CAMS air-quality model data provided by Open-Meteo, updated daily. Colours represent PM2.5 concentration bands. Data time: 2026-11-02 20:00.

Costa Rica weather through the year

Costa Rica - annual climate
Costa Rica weather through the year
MonthDayNightChance of rain
January26°C19°C10%
February26°C18°C8%
March27°C19°C12%
April28°C20°C37%
May28°C20°C69%
June27°C20°C71%
July27°C20°C61%
August27°C19°C67%
September27°C19°C85%
October27°C19°C81%
November26°C19°C57%
December26°C19°C28%
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Public holidays in Costa Rica - when are the long weekends?

Next long weekend in Costa Rica: Army Abolition Day (1 December, Tuesday) - Saturday–Tuesday if you take Monday off (4 days).

2026

1 DecemberTuesday
Army Abolition Day
long weekend + bridge day
25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
long weekend

2027

1 JanuaryFriday
New Year's Day
long weekend
25 MarchThursday
Maundy Thursday
long weekend + bridge day
26 MarchFriday
Good Friday
long weekend
11 AprilSunday
Juan Santamaría Day
falls on a weekend
1 MaySaturday
Labour Day
falls on a weekend
25 JulySunday
Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
falls on a weekend
2 AugustMonday
Feast of Our Lady of the Angels
long weekend
15 AugustSunday
Mother's Day
falls on a weekend
15 SeptemberWednesday
Independence Day
1 DecemberWednesday
Army Abolition Day
Public holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.
Calendar sources

Weather and travel dates: Costa Rica

Based on the historical data in the climate table for this location.

Warmest months

April · May

Average daytime temperature: 28°C

Lowest share of days with precipitation

February

Share of days with precipitation: 8%

Before you travel

Check the forecast daytime and nighttime temperatures, precipitation and current warnings. Use them to choose clothing and plan outdoor activities.

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Select your destination on the government website and check the latest advice. Entry requirements depend on factors including citizenship and the purpose of your trip.

FAQ - Costa Rica weather

What will the weather be like today and tomorrow?

3 November Costa Rica: the high will be about 29°C and the low 17°C. Heavy rainfall - around 15.5 mm. 4 November it will be cooler: with a high of about 27°C.

Will it rain in the coming days?

7-day total: 113.1 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 20-67 mm.

What does the typical range on the chart mean?

It is the range between the 20th and 80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020 for this time of year.

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