August weather forecast
San José, Costa Rica

Skyscape of San José, Costa Rica in the evening sun
Skyscape of San José, Costa Rica in the evening sun

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in San José, Costa Rica, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.8°C (60.4°F) and an average high of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

In San José, the average high-temperature in August remains equal as in July - a still moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F). In August, the average low-temperature is 15.8°C (60.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in San José is 89%.

Rainfall

In San José, it is raining for 29.2 days, with typically 339mm (13.35") of accumulated precipitation. In San José, during the entire year, the rain falls for 287.8 days and collects up to 2585mm (101.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

In San José, the average length of the day in August 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, in San José, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:46 CST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index in San José are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in August transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in August in San José?

In August, the average high-temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.8°C (60.4°F).

What is the average humidity in August in San José?

In August, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How much does it rain in San José in August?

In San José, Costa Rica, during August, the rain falls for 29.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 339mm (13.35") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in August in San José?

In San José, Costa Rica, the average day length in August is 12h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in San José?

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 17:46 CST.

How long on average sun shines in August in San José?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

When is the highest UV index in San José?

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in San José?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in August in San José?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in San José is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in August
San José, Costa Rica

Average temperature in August - San José, Costa Rica
  • Average high temperature in August: 23.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (26°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (22.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 15.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (17°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°C).

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Average pressure in August
San José, Costa Rica

Average pressure in August - San José, Costa Rica
  • Average pressure in August: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
San José, Costa Rica

Average wind speed in August - San José, Costa Rica
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.3km/h).

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Average humidity in August
San José, Costa Rica

Average humidity in August - San José, Costa Rica
  • Average humidity in August: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (75%).

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Average rainfall in August
San José, Costa Rica

Average rainfall in August - San José, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall in August: 339mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (438mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (26mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
San José, Costa Rica

Average rainfall days in August - San José, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall days in August: 29.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.2 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
San José, Costa Rica

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - San José, Costa Rica
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 26min

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 34min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
San José, Costa Rica

Average sunshine days in August - San José, Costa Rica
  • Average sunshine days in August: 0.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.1 days).

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Average UV index in August
San José, Costa Rica

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

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

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Average cloud cover in August
San José, Costa Rica

Average cloud cover in August - San José, Costa Rica
  • Average cloud cover in August: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
San José, Costa Rica

Average visibility in August - San José, Costa Rica
  • Average visibility in August: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September, October and November (6km).

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