San José
Warm all year, wet from May to November and drier from January to March.
- Jan79°26°61°16°Rain on about two days a week.
- Feb81°27°61°16°Rain on about two days a week.
- Mar82°28°62°17°Rain on about two days a week.
- Apr83°28°64°18°Rain on about four days a week.
- May80°27°65°18°Rain on about six days a week.
- Jun79°26°64°18°Rain on almost every day.
- Jul78°26°64°18°Rain on almost every day.
- Aug79°26°64°18°Rain on almost every day.
- Sep79°26°64°18°Rain on almost every day.
- Oct78°26°64°18°Rain on almost every day.
- Nov77°25°64°18°Rain on about six days a week.
- Dec78°26°62°17°Rain on about four days a week.
Highs hardly move, between 77°F and 83°F all year, with nights near 63°F. The rain comes from May to November, on almost every day. January to March is the driest stretch, with rain on about two days a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.Highs hardly move, between 25°C and 28°C all year, with nights near 17°C. The rain comes from May to November, on almost every day. January to March is the driest stretch, with rain on about two days a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.
Where San José 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
- 1,160 mupland
- 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
- 5:57 AM5:56 AM5:44 AM5:26 AM5:15 AM5:15 AM5:22 AM5:27 AM5:26 AM5:24 AM5:31 AM5:45 AMsets 5:33 PMsets 5:45 PMsets 5:48 PMsets 5:47 PMsets 5:50 PMsets 5:57 PMsets 6:02 PMsets 5:55 PMsets 5:37 PMsets 5:20 PMsets 5:11 PMsets 5:18 PM
- Nearest of ours
- Pérez Zeledón75 km south-east
The land around San José, shaded by its typical high in January, the planning map's own layer.The land around San José, shaded by its typical high in February, the planning map's own layer.The land around San José, shaded by its typical high in March, the planning map's own layer.The land around San José, shaded by its typical high in April, the planning map's own layer.The land around San José, shaded by its typical high in May, the planning map's own layer.The land around San José, shaded by its typical high in June, the planning map's own layer.The land around San José, shaded by its typical high in July, the planning map's own layer.The land around San José, shaded by its typical high in August, the planning map's own layer.The land around San José, shaded by its typical high in September, the planning map's own layer.The land around San José, shaded by its typical high in October, the planning map's own layer.The land around San José, shaded by its typical high in November, the planning map's own layer.The land around San José, 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 77°F in November to 83°F in April.Highs from 25°C in November to 28°C in April.
Chance of a wet day
Wettest in September and October (99% of days), driest in February (23%).
Cloud cover
Clearest in January (57% cover), cloudiest in May and June (84%).
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 seasonAt its best | 2 days | 57% | 11h 37m | |
| FebruaryDry seasonAt its best | 2 days | 61% | 11h 48m | |
| MarchDry season | 2 days | 63% | 12h 03m | |
| April | 4 days | 74% | 12h 20m | |
| MayRainy season | 6 days | 84% | 12h 35m | |
| JuneRainy season | 7 days | 84% | 12h 42m | |
| JulyRainy season | 7 days | 81% | 12h 38m | |
| AugustRainy season | 7 days | 80% | 12h 26m | |
| SeptemberRainy season | 7 days | 82% | 12h 10m | |
| OctoberRainy season | 7 days | 84% | 11h 53m | |
| NovemberRainy season | 6 days | 78% | 11h 39m | |
| December | 4 days | 61% | 11h 33m |
When is the best time to visit San José?
The best months are January to February: highs near 80°F, nights near 61°F, and rain on about two days a week.The best months are January to February: highs near 27°C, nights near 16°C, and rain on about two days 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 San José?
April, with highs near 83°F and lows near 64°F. The coolest is November, with highs near 77°F.April, with highs near 28°C and lows near 18°C. The coolest is November, with highs near 25°C.
When does it rain most in San José?
September and October, with rain on almost every day. February is the driest, with rain on about two days a week.
How long are the days in San José?
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
When are the skies clearest in San José?
January, when cloud covers about 57% of the sky on average. May and June are the cloudiest, at about 84%.
Places with a year like San José's
by their highs, lows and wet days- MagelangIndonesiasix months apart
- NyungweRwandasix months apart
- Panama CityPanama
- Takua PaThailand
- NamaleFijisix months apart
Their highs, lows, wet days and cloud run closest to San José's through the year, one place a country. “Six months apart”: their winter is San José's summer.
Elsewhere in Costa Rica
All of Costa Rica- Pérez Zeledón75 km south-east
- Arenal92 km north-west
- Santa Teresa125 km west
- Bijagua143 km north-west
- Guanacaste (Liberia)168 km north-west
- Nicoya174 km west
- Liberia192 km north-west