Climate Insights for Bocas de Nosara

Costa Rica

Hottest
March
30°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
October
25°C low77°F low
Wettest
October
445 mm rain17.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bocas de Nosara is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,459 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 445 mm of rainfall. Bocas de Nosara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bocas de Nosara is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 96.8 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 17.5 in of rainfall. Bocas de Nosara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°FebMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°MarMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°AprMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°MayMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°JunMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JulMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°AugMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°SepMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°OctMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°NovMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°DecMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°F
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Bocas de Nosara has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Bocas de Nosara has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 15mmFebPrecipitation: 6mmMarPrecipitation: 11mmAprPrecipitation: 63mmMayPrecipitation: 332mmJunPrecipitation: 388mmJulPrecipitation: 250mmAugPrecipitation: 342mmSepPrecipitation: 323mmOctPrecipitation: 445mmNovPrecipitation: 240mmDecPrecipitation: 45mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inAprPrecipitation: 2.5inMayPrecipitation: 13.1inJunPrecipitation: 15.3inJulPrecipitation: 9.8inAugPrecipitation: 13.5inSepPrecipitation: 12.7inOctPrecipitation: 17.5inNovPrecipitation: 9.4inDecPrecipitation: 1.8in
Precipitation

Bocas de Nosara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,459 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 205 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 445 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6 mm. That's 439 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Bocas de Nosara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 96.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 17.5 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 17.3 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Bocas de Nosara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Bocas de Nosara is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bocas de Nosara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bocas de Nosara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C77 °F
30 °C86 °F
16 km/h10 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C78 °F
30 °C87 °F
17 km/h10 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C78 °F
30 °C87 °F
14 km/h9 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h6 mph
332 mm13.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h5 mph
388 mm15.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C78 °F
29 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
250 mm9.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C78 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h5 mph
342 mm13.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
323 mm12.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h6 mph
445 mm17.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
240 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C77 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in