Climate Insights for Cañas

Cañas, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Hottest
April
30°C peak
Coldest
February
20°C low
Wettest
October
363mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cañas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1964mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 363mm of rainfall. Cañas 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Feb Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 20° Mar Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Apr Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° May Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jun Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Sep Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 22° Oct Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Nov Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 21° Dec Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 21°
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Average
Min

Cañas has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 25mm Feb Precipitation: 10mm Mar Precipitation: 10mm Apr Precipitation: 46mm May Precipitation: 231mm Jun Precipitation: 332mm Jul Precipitation: 172mm Aug Precipitation: 239mm Sep Precipitation: 275mm Oct Precipitation: 363mm Nov Precipitation: 194mm Dec Precipitation: 68mm
Precipitation

Cañas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1964mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 164mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 363mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 10mm. That's 353mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Cañas 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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Cañas, which began on September 23, 2026. Cañas is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 20°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 287mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 742mm across the season with a monthly average of 247mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 832mm across the season with a monthly average of 277mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 102mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 24°
Mar 24°
Apr 25°
May 25°
Jun 24°
Jul 24°
Aug 24°
Sep 24°
Oct 24°
Nov 24°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Cañas is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cañas 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Mar
21 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
332 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
239 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
22 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
275 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
363 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
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