Nicoya
Hot all year, wet from May to November and dry from January to March.
- Jan93°34°75°24°Rain on about one day a week.
- Feb95°35°75°24°Rain on fewer than one day a week.
- Mar96°36°76°24°Rain on about one day a week.
- Apr95°35°77°25°Rain on about three days a week.
- May90°32°77°25°Rain on about six days a week.
- Jun88°31°76°24°Rain on almost every day.
- Jul88°31°76°24°Rain on almost every day.
- Aug88°31°76°24°Rain on almost every day.
- Sep87°31°75°24°Rain on almost every day.
- Oct87°31°75°24°Rain on almost every day.
- Nov87°31°75°24°Rain on about six days a week.
- Dec90°32°75°24°Rain on about two days a week.
It is hot all year: highs run from 87°F in October to 96°F in March. The rain comes from May to November, on almost every day. January to March is the driest stretch, with rain on about one day a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.It is hot all year: highs run from 31°C in October to 36°C in March. The rain comes from May to November, on almost every day. January to March is the driest stretch, with rain on about one day a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.
Where Nicoya sits
America/Costa Rica- this place
- typical high in Januarytypical high in Februarytypical high in Marchtypical high in Apriltypical high in Maytypical high in Junetypical high in Julytypical high in Augusttypical high in Septembertypical high in Octobertypical high in Novembertypical high in December 40°F4°C95°F35°C
- Latitude
- 9.9°Nnorthern hemisphere
- Above the sea
- 10 mlow-lying
- Sunrise, mid-JanuarySunrise, mid-FebruarySunrise, mid-MarchSunrise, mid-AprilSunrise, mid-MaySunrise, mid-JuneSunrise, mid-JulySunrise, mid-AugustSunrise, mid-SeptemberSunrise, mid-OctoberSunrise, mid-NovemberSunrise, mid-December
- 6:03 AM6:03 AM5:51 AM5:33 AM5:22 AM5:22 AM5:29 AM5:34 AM5:32 AM5:31 AM5:37 AM5:51 AMsets 5:39 PMsets 5:51 PMsets 5:54 PMsets 5:53 PMsets 5:56 PMsets 6:04 PMsets 6:08 PMsets 6:01 PMsets 5:44 PMsets 5:26 PMsets 5:18 PMsets 5:24 PM
- Nearest of ours
- Santa Teresa60 km south-east
The land around Nicoya, shaded by its typical high in January, the planning map's own layer.The land around Nicoya, shaded by its typical high in February, the planning map's own layer.The land around Nicoya, shaded by its typical high in March, the planning map's own layer.The land around Nicoya, shaded by its typical high in April, the planning map's own layer.The land around Nicoya, shaded by its typical high in May, the planning map's own layer.The land around Nicoya, shaded by its typical high in June, the planning map's own layer.The land around Nicoya, shaded by its typical high in July, the planning map's own layer.The land around Nicoya, shaded by its typical high in August, the planning map's own layer.The land around Nicoya, shaded by its typical high in September, the planning map's own layer.The land around Nicoya, shaded by its typical high in October, the planning map's own layer.The land around Nicoya, shaded by its typical high in November, the planning map's own layer.The land around Nicoya, shaded by its typical high in December, the planning map's own layer. Hover the map for the figure at that spot; tap it on a phone. Clock times are local, for the 15th.
Through the year
week by weekTemperature
Highs from 87°F in September and October to 96°F in March.Highs from 31°C in September and October to 36°C in March.
Chance of a wet day
Wettest in September and October (99% of days), driest in February (6%).
Cloud cover
Clearest in January (39% cover), cloudiest in June (80%).
Daylight
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
Month by month
°F°C| Month | Typical low to high | Wet days a week | Cloud | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryDry seasonMost comfortable | 1 day | 39% | 11h 37m | |
| FebruaryDry seasonMost comfortable | no days | 43% | 11h 48m | |
| MarchDry season | 1 day | 49% | 12h 03m | |
| April | 3 days | 63% | 12h 20m | |
| MayRainy season | 6 days | 79% | 12h 35m | |
| JuneRainy season | 7 days | 80% | 12h 42m | |
| JulyRainy season | 7 days | 76% | 12h 38m | |
| AugustRainy season | 7 days | 75% | 12h 26m | |
| SeptemberRainy season | 7 days | 77% | 12h 10m | |
| OctoberRainy season | 7 days | 80% | 11h 53m | |
| NovemberRainy season | 6 days | 70% | 11h 39m | |
| DecemberMost comfortable | 2 days | 44% | 11h 33m |
When is the best time to visit Nicoya?
Nicoya is hot all year. Its most comfortable months are December to February: highs near 92°F, nights near 75°F, and rain on about one day a week.Nicoya is hot all year. Its most comfortable months are December to February: highs near 33°C, nights near 24°C, and rain on about one day a week.
How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 70°F to 80°F, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 21°C to 27°C, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.
Questions
What is the warmest month in Nicoya?
March, with highs near 96°F and lows near 76°F. The coolest are September and October, with highs near 87°F.March, with highs near 36°C and lows near 24°C. The coolest are September and October, with highs near 31°C.
When does it rain most in Nicoya?
September and October, with rain on almost every day. February is the driest, with rain on fewer than one day a week.
How long are the days in Nicoya?
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
When are the skies clearest in Nicoya?
January, when cloud covers about 39% of the sky on average. June is the cloudiest, at about 80%.
Places with a year like Nicoya's
by their highs, lows and wet days- CartagenaColombia
- Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam
- SrivijayapuramIndia
- West SumbaIndonesiasix months apart
- TolaNicaragua
Their highs, lows, wet days and cloud run closest to Nicoya's through the year, one place a country. “Six months apart”: their winter is Nicoya's summer.
Elsewhere in Costa Rica
All of Costa Rica- Santa Teresa60 km south-east
- Liberia75 km north
- Guanacaste (Liberia)81 km north
- Bijagua114 km north-east
- Arenal124 km north-east
- San José174 km east
- Pérez Zeledón224 km east