Climate Insights for Quesada

San Carlos, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica

Hottest
April
26°C peak
Coldest
February
16°C low
Wettest
October
384mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Quesada is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 2400mm of precipitation falls per year. Quesada receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Quesada is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Feb Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Mar Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 17° Apr Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 18° May Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jun Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 19° Jul Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 19° Aug Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 19° Sep Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Oct Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Nov Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Dec Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17°
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Quesada has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°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 16°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°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: 68mm Feb Precipitation: 41mm Mar Precipitation: 39mm Apr Precipitation: 88mm May Precipitation: 257mm Jun Precipitation: 316mm Jul Precipitation: 232mm Aug Precipitation: 257mm Sep Precipitation: 285mm Oct Precipitation: 384mm Nov Precipitation: 306mm Dec Precipitation: 127mm
Precipitation

Quesada is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2400mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 200mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 384mm of rainfall. June and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 39mm. That's 345mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Quesada is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 10km/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 6km/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 10km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Quesada, which began on September 23, 2026. Quesada 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 16°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 384mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 805mm across the season with a monthly average of 268mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 975mm across the season with a monthly average of 325mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 16 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 236mm for the season, averaging 79mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 20°
Mar 21°
Apr 21°
May 22°
Jun 21°
Jul 21°
Aug 21°
Sep 21°
Oct 21°
Nov 20°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Quesada is during January, February, March and April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 59mm 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 Quesada 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
17 °C
23 °C
10 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Mar
17 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
257 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
316 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
232 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
257 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
18 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
285 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
384 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
306 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
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