Climate Insights for Buenavista

Costa Rica

Hottest
April
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
January
22°C low71°F low
Wettest
October
424 mm rain16.7 in rain
Best to Visit
December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Buenavista is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,014 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 424 mm of rainfall. Buenavista is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, October, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Buenavista is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 79.3 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 16.7 in of rainfall. Buenavista is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, October, when temperatures can drop to 71°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°FebMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°MarMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 22°AprMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 23°MayMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°JunMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 23°JulMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°NovMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°DecMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°F
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Buenavista sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 33°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Buenavista sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 91°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6mmFebPrecipitation: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 5mmAprPrecipitation: 36mmMayPrecipitation: 257mmJunPrecipitation: 348mmJulPrecipitation: 150mmAugPrecipitation: 217mmSepPrecipitation: 307mmOctPrecipitation: 424mmNovPrecipitation: 234mmDecPrecipitation: 30mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.2inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inMayPrecipitation: 10.1inJunPrecipitation: 13.7inJulPrecipitation: 5.9inAugPrecipitation: 8.6inSepPrecipitation: 12.1inOctPrecipitation: 16.7inNovPrecipitation: 9.2inDecPrecipitation: 1.2in
Precipitation

Buenavista is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,014 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 168 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 424 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1 mm. That's 423 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.Buenavista is a very wet location, receiving approximately 79.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.6 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 16.7 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 16.7 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: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Buenavista is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 12km/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, 11km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Buenavista is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. 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 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7mph 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, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb26°78°F
Mar27°80°F
Apr27°81°F
May27°80°F
Jun25°78°F
Jul26°78°F
Aug26°78°F
Sep25°77°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Buenavista is during December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 22°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Buenavista is during December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 77°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 71°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Buenavista 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 Buenavista 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
22 °C71 °F
29 °C84 °F
15 km/h9 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
30 °C86 °F
17 km/h10 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
32 °C89 °F
15 km/h9 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
33 °C91 °F
10 km/h7 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C74 °F
32 °C89 °F
7 km/h4 mph
257 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
348 mm13.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
217 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
307 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h3 mph
424 mm16.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
234 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
12 km/h8 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in