Climate Insights for Catarata

Costa Rica

Hottest
September
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
February
25°C low76°F low
Wettest
July
599 mm rain23.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Catarata is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 4,017 mm of precipitation falls per year. Catarata receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Catarata sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Catarata is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 158.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Catarata receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Catarata sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°FebMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°MarMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°AprMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MayMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JunMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JulMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AugMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°SepMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°OctMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°DecMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°F
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Min

Catarata has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February 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 2°C between highs and lows.Catarata has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 246mmFebPrecipitation: 155mmMarPrecipitation: 122mmAprPrecipitation: 226mmMayPrecipitation: 361mmJunPrecipitation: 384mmJulPrecipitation: 599mmAugPrecipitation: 399mmSepPrecipitation: 283mmOctPrecipitation: 387mmNovPrecipitation: 484mmDecPrecipitation: 372mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.7inFebPrecipitation: 6.1inMarPrecipitation: 4.8inAprPrecipitation: 8.9inMayPrecipitation: 14.2inJunPrecipitation: 15.1inJulPrecipitation: 23.6inAugPrecipitation: 15.7inSepPrecipitation: 11.2inOctPrecipitation: 15.2inNovPrecipitation: 19.1inDecPrecipitation: 14.6in
Precipitation

Catarata is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,017 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 335 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 599 mm of rainfall. November and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 122 mm. That's 476 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Catarata is a very wet location, receiving approximately 158.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 23.6 in of rainfall. November and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 4.8 in. That's 18.7 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Catarata is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Catarata is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Catarata 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 Catarata 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 °C76 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
246 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C76 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
155 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
226 mm8.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
361 mm14.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
384 mm15.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
599 mm23.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
399 mm15.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
283 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
387 mm15.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
484 mm19.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C77 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h5 mph
372 mm14.6 in
0 cm0 in