Climate Insights for Pital

San Carlos, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica

Hottest
May
29°C peak
Coldest
February
20°C low
Wettest
November
405mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pital is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2931mm of precipitation falls per year. Pital receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pital is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, September, April. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Feb Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Mar Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Apr Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° May Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jun Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Sep Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Nov Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 21° Dec Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min

Pital has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 23°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 169mm Feb Precipitation: 113mm Mar Precipitation: 62mm Apr Precipitation: 86mm May Precipitation: 257mm Jun Precipitation: 323mm Jul Precipitation: 332mm Aug Precipitation: 265mm Sep Precipitation: 257mm Oct Precipitation: 372mm Nov Precipitation: 405mm Dec Precipitation: 291mm
Precipitation

Pital is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2931mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 244mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 405mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 62mm. That's 343mm 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Pital is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 16km/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. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/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 15km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 9km/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 Pital, which began on March 20, 2026. Pital 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 May at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 405mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 921mm across the season with a monthly average of 307mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1033mm across the season with a monthly average of 344mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 572mm across the season with a monthly average of 191mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 23°
Mar 23°
Apr 25°
May 25°
Jun 25°
Jul 24°
Aug 24°
Sep 25°
Oct 24°
Nov 24°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Pital is during March and April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 74mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 20°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pital 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
20 °C
26 °C
15 km/h
169 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
257 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
323 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
332 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
265 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
257 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
372 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
405 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
291 mm
0 cm
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