Costa Rica Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
August is in the middle of the rainy season in Costa Rica, but it is still a popular time for tourists to visit. The average temperature in Costa Rica in August is 23.0°C (73.4°F), with highs of 27.2°C (81.0°F) and lows of 20.1°C (68.2°F). It is a bit cooler than in the previous months, which makes it a pleasant time to visit, especially if you are planning to spend time in the mountains. There is an average of 5.31 inches of precipitation in Costa Rica in August, spread out over 29 days. The humidity is high, averaging 78.1%, and there is often cloud cover, with an average of 74.5% cloud cover. The rainforest is lush and vibrant during this time, and there are still plenty of sunny days to enjoy the beaches.
What is the temperature in Costa Rica in August?
Average air temperature in Costa Rica is 23°C (73.4°F) in August. The outside temperature in Costa Rica feels like 23.1°C (73.6°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 27.2°C (81°F) and feels like 27.9°C (82.2°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 20.1°C (68.2°F) which feels like 20.1°C (68.2°F).
How hot is Costa Rica in August?
The hot temperature in August in Costa Rica rises to 29.8°C (85.6°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 78.1% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 32.1 °C (89.8°F). The average maximum temp in Costa Rica is 27.2°C (89.8°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Costa Rica in August?
The coldest temp in Costa Rica in August drops to 18.1°C (64.6°F) during the cold nights. With 24.7km/h (15.3mph) winds and 78.1% humidity it feels like 18.1°C (64.6°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 20.1°C (68.2°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Costa Rica in August?
Yes, it rains for 29 days in Costa Rica in August averaging 5.31 mm of precipitation. Costa Rica has a 74.2% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Costa Rica throughout August?
Costa Rica has 5.31 mm (0.21 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 29 days out of the entire month.
Is Costa Rica windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Costa Rica during August is 24.7km/h (15.3mph) and average windgust is 23.8km/h (14.8mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 72.2km/h (44.9mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Costa Rica in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in Costa Rica.
What are the humidity levels in Costa Rica in August?
The average humidity levels in Costa Rica in August are 78.1%. Daily humidity levels in Costa Rica range from 62.7% to 94.6% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Costa Rica in August?
Costa Rica has 12 hours 26 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Costa Rica in August is at 5:27:07 and the sunset is at 17:53:26.
What is the cloud coverage in Costa Rica in August?
Clouds cover 74.5% of the sky on average throughout August in Costa Rica. The cloud coverage ranges from 39.9% to 91.9% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Costa Rica?
The average UV index in Costa Rica is 8 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 3 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Costa Rica in August?
The average solar radiation is 175.6 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Costa Rica during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 72.8 W/m2 to 312.2 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Costa Rica?
The average solar energy during August in Costa Rica is 15.2 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 6.2 MJ/m2, to 27.1 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Costa Rica in August?
Yes, there is a 24.8% risk for severe weather in Costa Rica in August.
What is the air pressure in Costa Rica in August?
On average the air pressure in Costa Rica in August is 1015.1 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1012.2 mb to 1017.4 mb.
What is the visibility in Costa Rica in August?
The average daylight visibility in Costa Rica in August is 10.4 km (6.5 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 8.4 km (5.2 miles) to 10.9 km (6.8 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Costa Rica in August?
The average dew point in Costa Rica during August is 18.7°C (65.6°F).
Where is the data for Costa Rica climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Costa Rica in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- JUAN SANTAMARIA INTERNATIONAL, CS
- TOBIAS BOLANOS INTERNATIONAL, CS
- EW1517 San Jose CR
- MROC
- MRPV