Best time to visit San Jose

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When is the best time to visit San Jose?

The best time to visit San Jose is January, February, March, April and May based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in January in San Jose23
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  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in February in San Jose24
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  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in March in San Jose25
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  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in April in San Jose25
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  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in May in San Jose25
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  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in June in San Jose25
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  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in July in San Jose24
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  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in November in San Jose24
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  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in December in San Jose23
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in San Jose?

The hottest time of year in San Jose is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 25°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in San Jose?

In terms of rainfall, September is usually the wettest month in San Jose with 372mm on average. There are normally 24 days in September with some rain.

When is it sunniest in San Jose?

The sunniest time of year in San Jose is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 60% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Costa Rica (San Jose) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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