Climate Insights for Guápiles
Climate Overview
The climate in Guápiles is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2,952 mm of precipitation falls per year. Guápiles receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Guápiles is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, May, August. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Guápiles is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 116.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Guápiles receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Guápiles is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, May, August. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 67°F.
Temperature
Guápiles has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Guápiles has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 72°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Guápiles is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,952 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 246 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 457 mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 79 mm. That's 379 mm less than November, 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.Guápiles is a very wet location, receiving approximately 116.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 18 in of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 3.1 in. That's 14.9 in less than November, 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
Guápiles is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Guápiles is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Guápiles is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 79 mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 19°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Guápiles is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 84°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 67°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Guápiles 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 Guápiles 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.