San Jose, Costa Rica Weather

Costa Rica 🇨🇷 · Local time 11:15
75°
Patchy rain nearby Feels like 65° · High 75° / Low 65°
Wind
5 mph
Humidity
75%
12 Extreme
Updated just now

San Jose hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 75°F (24°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 76°F (25°C).

Now
21%
12 PM
30%
1 PM
39%
2 PM
39%
3 PM
37%
4 PM
41%
5 PM
34%
6 PM
33%
6:01 PM
Sunset
7 PM
30%
8 PM
29%
9 PM
25%
10 PM
22%
11 PM
24%
12 AM
31%
1 AM
27%
2 AM
23%
3 AM
26%
4 AM
25%
5 AM
24%
5:23 AM
Sunrise
6 AM
22%
7 AM
25%
8 AM
19%
9 AM
10 AM
16%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
65°
Wind
5 mph
NE · gusts 6 mph
Humidity
75%
Pressure
29.93 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
75% chance today

San Jose weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)

Tomorrow in San Jose looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 80° and an overnight low of 64°. There is a 71% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).

High / Low
80° / 64°
Precipitation
71%
Sunrise / sunset
05:23 AM / 06:01 PM

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San Jose 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 75° Low 65°
Chance of precipitation: 75%
Sat, Jul 18 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 80° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 71%
Sun, Jul 19 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 79° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 55%
Mon, Jul 20 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 77° Low 63°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Tue, Jul 21 Tuesday
Moderate rain
High 66° Low 63°
Chance of precipitation: 93%
Wed, Jul 22 Wednesday
Light rain shower
High 68° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 92%
Thu, Jul 23 Thursday
Moderate rain
High 65° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 95%
Fri, Jul 24 Friday
Light rain shower
High 68° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 93%
Sat, Jul 25 Saturday
Light rain shower
High 74° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Sun, Jul 26 Sunday
Mist
High 76° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 83%
Mon, Jul 27 Monday
Mist
High 76° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 88%
Tue, Jul 28 Tuesday
Light rain shower
High 72° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 91%
Wed, Jul 29 Wednesday
Mist
High 74° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Thu, Jul 30 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 72° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 86%

About the weather in San Jose

Located in Costa Rica, San Jose experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate with year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Afternoon temperatures peak near 80°F (27°C) in April and dip to about 75°F (24°C) in October, with around 120.3 inches (3055 mm) of precipitation falling across 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)
  • Record high: 88°F (31°C) · Record low: 53°F (12°C) (2015–2024)
  • Wettest month: October (29 rainy days) · Sunniest: February (11.3 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season

Temperatures through the year

The warmest stretch of the year centers on April. Highs average 80°F (27°C) and overnight lows stay near 63°F (17°C). The coolest month is October, with typical highs of 75°F (24°C) and lows around 62°F (16°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 88°F (31°C) and dropped as low as 53°F (12°C).

Rain, sun and snow

October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 21.1 inches (535 mm) of rain over 29 days, while March is the driest. February brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.3 hours of sun a day.

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); expect showers on roughly 52 days across the season.

June through August

June through August in San Jose is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (25°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 79 days across the season.

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); expect showers on roughly 83 days across the season.

December through February

December through February in San Jose brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 61°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season.

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

What is the hottest month in San Jose?
April is the hottest month in San Jose, with average highs of 80°F (27°C) and overnight lows near 63°F (17°C). In the past decade the temperature has peaked at 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in San Jose?
October is the coldest month, with highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and lows around 62°F (16°C). The lowest reading in recent years was 53°F (12°C).
What is the rainiest month in San Jose?
October is typically the wettest month, averaging 21.1 inches (535 mm) of precipitation across about 29 days. March is usually the driest.
Does it snow in San Jose?
Snow is essentially absent in San Jose - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best time to visit San Jose?
The best time to visit San Jose is generally December to March, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 78°F (26°C).
How sunny is San Jose?
San Jose averages 9.3 hours of sunshine per day across the year. February is the sunniest month at about 11.3 hours of sun a day.
Is San Jose humid?
Relative humidity in San Jose averages about 81% over the year, which feels very humid. The most comfortable months tend to fall in the drier part of the year.