Climate Insights for Cañas

Cañas, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Hottest
April
33°C peak
Coldest
January
22°C low
Wettest
October
328mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cañas is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1544mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 328mm 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 January, February, October, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Feb Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 22° Mar Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Apr Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 23° May Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jun Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jul Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Oct Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Nov Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Dec Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23°
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Cañas 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 28°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 29mm May Precipitation: 185mm Jun Precipitation: 268mm Jul Precipitation: 117mm Aug Precipitation: 188mm Sep Precipitation: 224mm Oct Precipitation: 328mm Nov Precipitation: 170mm Dec Precipitation: 29mm
Precipitation

Cañas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1544mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 129mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 328mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1mm. That's 327mm 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 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 24km/h Feb Wind Speed: 25km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Cañas is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 15km/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 23km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Cañas, which began on March 20, 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 217mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 572mm across the season with a monthly average of 191mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 722mm across the season with a monthly average of 241mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 32mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

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
22 °C
30 °C
24 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
30 °C
25 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
23 °C
32 °C
23 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
33 °C
18 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
268 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
30 °C
15 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
31 °C
13 km/h
188 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
224 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
328 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
29 °C
20 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
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