Climate Insights for Río Segundo

Sarchí, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica

Hottest
September
25°C peak
Coldest
February
16°C low
Wettest
October
370mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Río Segundo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 2614mm of precipitation falls per year. Río Segundo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Río Segundo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, May, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Feb Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Mar Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 16° Apr Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° May Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 19° Jun Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 19° Jul Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 18° Aug Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Sep Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Oct Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Nov Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Dec Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Río Segundo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 19°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: 110mm Feb Precipitation: 87mm Mar Precipitation: 53mm Apr Precipitation: 94mm May Precipitation: 267mm Jun Precipitation: 298mm Jul Precipitation: 274mm Aug Precipitation: 259mm Sep Precipitation: 272mm Oct Precipitation: 370mm Nov Precipitation: 354mm Dec Precipitation: 175mm
Precipitation

Río Segundo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2614mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 218mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 370mm of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 53mm. That's 317mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Río Segundo 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 February, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 8km/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 Río Segundo, which began on March 20, 2026. Río Segundo 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 September at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 413mm across the season with a monthly average of 138mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 831mm across the season with a monthly average of 277mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 997mm across the season with a monthly average of 332mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 16 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 372mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 19°
Mar 20°
Apr 21°
May 21°
Jun 21°
Jul 21°
Aug 21°
Sep 21°
Oct 21°
Nov 20°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Río Segundo is during 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 78mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 25°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 Río Segundo 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
16 °C
22 °C
13 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
22 °C
14 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
25 °C
11 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
267 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
298 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
274 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
259 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
272 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
370 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
354 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
175 mm
0 cm
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