Climate almanac

San José

Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · 10.95°, -85.14°

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What is the climate like in San José?

The best time to visit San José is typically February – April, with trip comfort peaking in March (7.0/10). San José is warmest in April, when daily highs average 83°F (28°C), and coolest in February, when lows fall to about 72°F (22°C). The wettest month is typically November and the driest is March; the year sees roughly 112 in (2850 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitFebruary – April — comfort peaks in March (7.0/10)
  • Warmest monthApril — average high 83°F (28°C)
  • Coolest monthFebruary — average low 72°F (22°C)
  • Wettest monthNovember (15 in (375 mm))
  • Driest monthMarch (3.0 in (76 mm))
  • Annual precipitation112 in (2850 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromLiberia, 58 km away (1984-2025)