August weather forecast
San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.7°C (80.1°F) and min 19.3°C (66.7°F).

Temperature

As San José de la Montaña transitions from July to August, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still warm 26.7°C (80.1°F), nearly the same as the previous 26.3°C (79.3°F). August generally records an average low-temperature of 19.3°C (66.7°F).

Humidity

In San José de la Montaña, the average relative humidity in August is 86%.

Rainfall

In San José de la Montaña, during August, the rain falls for 27.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 287mm (11.3") of precipitation. In San José de la Montaña, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272 days and collects up to 2217mm (87.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:45 CST.

Sunshine

In San José de la Montaña, the average sunshine in August is 7.8h.

UV index

May, August and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?
August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 26.7°C (80.1°F) and a low-temperature of 19.3°C (66.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is estimated at 32°C (89.6°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
The average relative humidity in August is 86%.
How many days does it rain in August?
In San José de la Montaña, in August, it is raining for 27.6 days, with typically 287mm (11.3") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in August?
The average day length in August in San José de la Montaña is 12h and 26min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in San José de la Montaña?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:45 CST.
How long on average sun shines in August?
In August, the average sunshine duration is 7.8h.
When is the lowest UV index?
May, August and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in August?
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August - San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
Average temperature in August
San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
  • Average high temperature in August: 26.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (29.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (25.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 19.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (19.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.8°C).

Average pressure in August - San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
Average pressure in August
San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
  • Average pressure in August: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August - San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
Average wind speed in August
San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.8km/h).

Average humidity in August - San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
Average humidity in August
San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
  • Average humidity in August: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in August - San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
Average rainfall in August
San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall in August: 287mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (396mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (17mm).

Average rainfall days in August - San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
Average rainfall days in August
San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall days in August: 27.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August - San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
Average sunshine days in August
San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
  • Average sunshine days in August: 2.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.5 days).

Average UV index in August - San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
Average UV index in August
San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, August and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August - San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
Average cloud cover in August
San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
  • Average cloud cover in August: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in August - San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
Average visibility in August
San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica
  • Average visibility in August: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September, October and November (7km).

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