Costa Rica weather in August - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?

Daytime
27°
Night
19°
☀️ Day length
12 h 27 min
Chance of rain
67%
Thunder days
40%
Humid days
100%
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In August, Costa Rica averages about 27° during the day and 19° at night. Rain is fairly likely - around a 67% chance on a given day, so pack for showers.

Costa Rica weather all year - average temperatures and rain

MonthDayNightChance of rain
January 26℃19℃10%
February 26℃18℃8%
March 27℃19℃12%
April 28℃20℃37%
May 28℃20℃69%
June 27℃20℃71%
July 27℃20℃61%
August 27℃19℃67%
September 27℃19℃85%
October 27℃19℃81%
November 26℃19℃57%
December 26℃19℃28%
★ - months most often recommended for travel

Where is it warmest in Costa Rica in August? Weather by city

PlaceDayNightChance of rain
Cartago 27℃19℃67%
Alajuela 27℃19℃67%
Curridabat 27℃19℃67%
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Costa Rica weather - other months

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