Climate Insights for La Cruz

La Cruz, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Hottest
April
31°C peak
Coldest
January
22°C low
Wettest
October
369mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in La Cruz is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1930mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 369mm of rainfall. La Cruz is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 22° Feb Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° Mar Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 22° Apr Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 23° May Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jun Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jul Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Oct Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Nov Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 23° Dec Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 22°
Max
Average
Min

La Cruz has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 17mm Feb Precipitation: 6mm Mar Precipitation: 6mm Apr Precipitation: 26mm May Precipitation: 226mm Jun Precipitation: 322mm Jul Precipitation: 163mm Aug Precipitation: 202mm Sep Precipitation: 279mm Oct Precipitation: 369mm Nov Precipitation: 248mm Dec Precipitation: 66mm
Precipitation

La Cruz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1930mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 161mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 369mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6mm. That's 363mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 26km/h Feb Wind Speed: 26km/h Mar Wind Speed: 25km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed

La Cruz is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 13km/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 25km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in La Cruz, which began on March 20, 2026. La Cruz is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 258mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 687mm across the season with a monthly average of 229mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 896mm across the season with a monthly average of 299mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 89mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 25°
Mar 26°
Apr 27°
May 27°
Jun 26°
Jul 26°
Aug 26°
Sep 26°
Oct 25°
Nov 25°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit La Cruz is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. 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 La Cruz 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
22 °C
27 °C
26 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
28 °C
26 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
22 °C
30 °C
25 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
31 °C
20 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
31 °C
16 km/h
226 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
322 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
29 °C
21 km/h
163 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
29 °C
17 km/h
202 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
279 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
369 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
248 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
27 °C
24 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
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