Climate Insights for Escazú

Costa Rica

Hottest
April
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
February
17°C low62°F low
Wettest
October
538 mm rain21.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Escazú is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 2,789 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 538 mm of rainfall. Escazú sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Escazú is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 109.8 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 21.2 in of rainfall. Escazú sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 17°FebMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 17°MarMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°AprMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°MayMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°JunMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°JulMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°AugMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°SepMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 18°OctMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 18°NovMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 18°DecMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FMayMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 65°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 65°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 65°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 68°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 68°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 63°F
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Escazú has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Escazú has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 69°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 27mmFebPrecipitation: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 21mmAprPrecipitation: 74mmMayPrecipitation: 324mmJunPrecipitation: 393mmJulPrecipitation: 244mmAugPrecipitation: 343mmSepPrecipitation: 414mmOctPrecipitation: 538mmNovPrecipitation: 321mmDecPrecipitation: 73mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.1inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inMarPrecipitation: 0.8inAprPrecipitation: 2.9inMayPrecipitation: 12.8inJunPrecipitation: 15.5inJulPrecipitation: 9.6inAugPrecipitation: 13.5inSepPrecipitation: 16.3inOctPrecipitation: 21.2inNovPrecipitation: 12.6inDecPrecipitation: 2.9in
Precipitation

Escazú is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,789 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 232 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 538 mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17 mm. That's 521 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.Escazú is a very wet location, receiving approximately 109.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 21.2 in of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 20.5 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Escazú is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/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 8km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.Escazú is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4mph 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 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°68°F
Feb20°69°F
Mar21°70°F
Apr21°70°F
May21°70°F
Jun21°69°F
Jul21°69°F
Aug21°69°F
Sep20°69°F
Oct20°68°F
Nov20°68°F
Dec20°68°F

The best time to visit Escazú is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 42 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Escazú is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. 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 Escazú 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 Escazú 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
17 °C62 °F
25 °C76 °F
9 km/h5 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C62 °F
25 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
7 km/h5 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C64 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h3 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C65 °F
25 °C78 °F
4 km/h3 mph
324 mm12.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C65 °F
25 °C76 °F
4 km/h3 mph
393 mm15.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C65 °F
25 °C76 °F
6 km/h3 mph
244 mm9.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C64 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
343 mm13.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C64 °F
25 °C76 °F
4 km/h2 mph
414 mm16.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h2 mph
538 mm21.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
24 °C75 °F
5 km/h3 mph
321 mm12.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
24 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in