Climate Insights for Jacó

Costa Rica

Hottest
March
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
October
26°C low78°F low
Wettest
October
622 mm rain24.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Jacó is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,453 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 622 mm of rainfall. Jacó sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Jacó is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 135.9 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 24.5 in of rainfall. Jacó sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

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

Jacó has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 2°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Jacó has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mm650mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 33mmFebPrecipitation: 16mmMarPrecipitation: 23mmAprPrecipitation: 137mmMayPrecipitation: 423mmJunPrecipitation: 436mmJulPrecipitation: 368mmAugPrecipitation: 505mmSepPrecipitation: 423mmOctPrecipitation: 622mmNovPrecipitation: 339mmDecPrecipitation: 128mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inMarPrecipitation: 0.9inAprPrecipitation: 5.4inMayPrecipitation: 16.7inJunPrecipitation: 17.2inJulPrecipitation: 14.5inAugPrecipitation: 19.9inSepPrecipitation: 16.7inOctPrecipitation: 24.5inNovPrecipitation: 13.3inDecPrecipitation: 5in
Precipitation

Jacó is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,453 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 288 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 622 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 16 mm. That's 606 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.Jacó is a very wet location, receiving approximately 135.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 24.5 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 23.9 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/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Jacó 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 October, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Jacó is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jacó 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 Jacó 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
26 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
27 °C81 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
137 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
423 mm16.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
436 mm17.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
368 mm14.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
505 mm19.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
423 mm16.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
622 mm24.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
339 mm13.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
128 mm5 in
0 cm0 in