San Jose, Costa Rica Weather

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74°
Patchy rain nearby Feels like 74° · High 74° / Low 60°
Wind
6 mph
Humidity
64%
6 High
Updated 1 hour ago

San Jose hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 74°F (24°C) is about 3°F (2°C) below the typical August high of 77°F (25°C).

Now
15%
1 PM
25%
2 PM
37%
3 PM
42%
4 PM
39%
5 PM
45%
5:48 PM
Sunset
6 PM
40%
7 PM
39%
8 PM
34%
9 PM
35%
10 PM
40%
11 PM
38%
12 AM
41%
1 AM
39%
2 AM
39%
3 AM
39%
4 AM
43%
5 AM
44%
5:27 AM
Sunrise
6 AM
35%
7 AM
25%
8 AM
22%
9 AM
24%
10 AM
22%
11 AM
23%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
74°
Wind
6 mph
NE · gusts 8 mph
Humidity
64%
Pressure
29.88 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
83% chance today

San Jose weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in San Jose looks mist, with a high of 74° and an overnight low of 60°. There is a 83% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 7 mph, and the UV index reaches 3 (low).

High / Low
74° / 60°
Precipitation
83%
Sunrise / sunset
05:27 AM / 05:48 PM

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San Jose 14-day forecast

Today
Fog
High 74° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 83%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Mist
High 74° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 83%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Light rain shower
High 66° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 92%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Fog
High 71° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 91%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Fog
High 71° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 90%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Mist
High 73° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 82%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Fog
High 69° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 83%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Mist
High 72° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Light rain shower
High 72° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 92%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Light rain shower
High 69° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 90%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Light rain shower
High 70° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 93%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Light rain shower
High 66° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 94%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Light rain shower
High 69° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 92%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Light rain shower
High 68° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 93%

About the weather in San Jose

There is not much of a seasonal calendar in San Jose. Its warmest and coolest months differ by 2°C, against a dataset median nearer 15°C, which leaves 80°F (27°C) in April and 75°F (24°C) in October as the two ends of the year.

San Jose weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: April - highs near 80°F (27°C)
  • Coldest month: October - highs near 75°F (24°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 88°F (31°C) high · 53°F (12°C) low
  • Wettest month: October (29 rainy days) · Sunniest: February (11.3 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
  • Annual swing: 2°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
  • Average humidity: 81%

Temperatures through the year

Warmth peaks in April: highs of 80°F (27°C), lows of 63°F (17°C). October is the coolest month, with highs of 75°F (24°C) and lows near 62°F (16°C). February is the brightest month at 11.3 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 9.3.

Rain, sun and snow

Between the average April and the average October lie 2°C, a narrower spread than all but 3% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. Three of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is January through March. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 88°F (31°C) and the lowest daily minimum 53°F (12°C).

Season by season

March through May

March through May in San Jose is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (26°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); rain falls on around 52 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.0 hours of sun a day.

June through August

June through August is pleasantly warm here - highs near 76°F (25°C), nights near 63°F (17°C), and rain falls on around 79 of the 90 days.

September through November

September through November in San Jose is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (24°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); rain falls on around 83 of the 90 days.

December through February

December through February settles into easy warmth here - highs near 77°F (25°C), nights near 61°F (16°C), and expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.7 hours of sun a day.

Average temperatures in San Jose by month

Monthly averages for San Jose based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 77° 61° 8 1.9 in 10.7 h/day 73%
February 79° 61° 6 1.4 in 11.3 h/day 68%
March 80° 62° 8 1.3 in 11.2 h/day 68%
April 80° 63° 17 4.5 in 10.4 h/day 74%
May 78° 63° 27 15.0 in 8.5 h/day 85%
June 76° 63° 28 14.3 in 8.1 h/day 88%
July 76° 63° 24 12.1 in 8.3 h/day 84%
August 77° 63° 27 15.0 in 8.5 h/day 86%
September 77° 62° 29 16.6 in 8.2 h/day 89%
October 75° 62° 29 21.1 in 7.8 h/day 90%
November 75° 62° 25 13.5 in 8.1 h/day 87%
December 76° 62° 13 3.5 in 10.1 h/day 78%

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Common questions

When is San Jose at its hottest?
April, averaging 80°F (27°C) by day and 63°F (17°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 88°F (31°C).
Is San Jose hot in summer?
April averages 80°F (27°C). Summers here stay temperate rather than hot.
Which month is wettest in San Jose?
October, at 21.1 inches (535 mm) over about 29 days. March is the driest month, at 1.3 inches (34 mm).
Is there snow in San Jose?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for San Jose shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best time to visit San Jose?
Aim for December to March if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 78°F (26°C) against roughly 9 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in December.
When is San Jose at its coldest?
October, with highs of 75°F (24°C) and lows near 62°F (16°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 53°F (12°C).