Climate Insights for Concepción

La Unión, Provincia de Cartago, Costa Rica

Hottest
September
24°C peak
Coldest
February
14°C low
Wettest
October
478mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Concepción is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 3279mm of precipitation falls per year. Concepción receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Concepción sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

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Concepción has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 178mm Feb Precipitation: 159mm Mar Precipitation: 114mm Apr Precipitation: 148mm May Precipitation: 368mm Jun Precipitation: 332mm Jul Precipitation: 271mm Aug Precipitation: 251mm Sep Precipitation: 279mm Oct Precipitation: 478mm Nov Precipitation: 471mm Dec Precipitation: 231mm
Precipitation

Concepción is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3279mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 273mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 478mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 114mm. That's 364mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Concepción 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 March, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Concepción, which began on March 20, 2026. Concepción sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in September at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 630mm across the season with a monthly average of 210mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 854mm across the season with a monthly average of 285mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1228mm across the season with a monthly average of 409mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 567mm across the season with a monthly average of 189mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/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 Concepción 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
14 °C
20 °C
11 km/h
178 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
20 °C
11 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
21 °C
12 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
23 °C
9 km/h
368 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
332 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
23 °C
9 km/h
271 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
23 °C
9 km/h
251 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
279 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
478 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
22 °C
8 km/h
471 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
21 °C
10 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
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