San José Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
San José, Costa Rica has warm weather year-round. The best time to visit is February (score: 84/100). Annual average high: 24.7°C, total rainfall: 3028mm.
When is the best time to visit San José?
84
February is the best month to visit San José with a travel score of 84/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 25.6°C, 9 rain days, and 11 hours of daily sunshine.
View February weather details →Travel Score by Month
81
Jan
84
Feb
82
Mar
74
Apr
64
May
63
Jun
63
Jul
64
Aug
63
Sep
62
Oct
62
Nov
72
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in San José each month?
24.7°C
Avg High
17.3°C
Avg Low
3028mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does San José get?
San José receives 3028mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically October with 445mm, while March is the driest.
Monthly Weather Overview
January
81
25°C
Low: 16°C
11 rain days
Excellent
February
Best time to visit84
26°C
Low: 17°C
9 rain days
Excellent
March
82
27°C
Low: 17°C
11 rain days
Excellent
April
74
27°C
Low: 18°C
16 rain days
Good
May
64
25°C
Low: 18°C
26 rain days
Good
June
63
24°C
Low: 18°C
28 rain days
Good
July
63
24°C
Low: 18°C
26 rain days
Good
August
64
24°C
Low: 18°C
27 rain days
Good
September
63
24°C
Low: 18°C
28 rain days
Good
October
62
24°C
Low: 18°C
29 rain days
Good
November
62
23°C
Low: 17°C
25 rain days
Good
December
72
24°C
Low: 17°C
16 rain days
Good
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Data based on 1994–2024 averages · Last updated: 2024-12-31