Climate Insights for Sámara

Nicoya, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Hottest
March
33°C peak
Coldest
January
22°C low
Wettest
October
490mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Sámara is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2987mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 490mm of rainfall. Sámara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Feb Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 23° Mar Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 23° Apr Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 24° May Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 24° Jun Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jul Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Oct Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Nov Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Dec Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 22°
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Average
Min

Sámara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 33°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 26°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 450mm 500mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 17mm Feb Precipitation: 5mm Mar Precipitation: 26mm Apr Precipitation: 124mm May Precipitation: 375mm Jun Precipitation: 481mm Jul Precipitation: 321mm Aug Precipitation: 387mm Sep Precipitation: 414mm Oct Precipitation: 490mm Nov Precipitation: 284mm Dec Precipitation: 62mm
Precipitation

Sámara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2987mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 249mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 490mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5mm. That's 484mm 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 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: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Sámara 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 September, with average winds dropping to 9km/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 15km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 10km/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 Sámara, which began on March 20, 2026. Sámara sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in March at around 33°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 23 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 525mm across the season with a monthly average of 175mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1189mm across the season with a monthly average of 396mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1188mm across the season with a monthly average of 396mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 84mm over the season and a monthly average of 28mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sámara 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
31 °C
15 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
33 °C
16 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
23 °C
33 °C
14 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
375 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
481 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
321 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
387 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
414 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
490 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
284 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
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