Climate Insights for San Rafael

Costa Rica

Hottest
March
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
December
23°C low74°F low
Wettest
October
1,008 mm rain39.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in San Rafael is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 7,227 mm of precipitation falls per year. San Rafael receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Rafael sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in San Rafael is hot. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 284.5 in of precipitation falls per year. San Rafael receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Rafael sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°FebMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 24°MarMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 24°AprMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 24°MayMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 24°JunMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°JulMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°AugMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°SepMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°OctMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°NovMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 23°DecMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°F
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San Rafael has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.San Rafael has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mm650mm700mm750mm800mm850mm900mm950mm1000mm1050mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 181mmFebPrecipitation: 107mmMarPrecipitation: 125mmAprPrecipitation: 364mmMayPrecipitation: 744mmJunPrecipitation: 770mmJulPrecipitation: 821mmAugPrecipitation: 958mmSepPrecipitation: 826mmOctPrecipitation: 1008mmNovPrecipitation: 870mmDecPrecipitation: 453mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.1inFebPrecipitation: 4.2inMarPrecipitation: 4.9inAprPrecipitation: 14.3inMayPrecipitation: 29.3inJunPrecipitation: 30.3inJulPrecipitation: 32.3inAugPrecipitation: 37.7inSepPrecipitation: 32.5inOctPrecipitation: 39.7inNovPrecipitation: 34.2inDecPrecipitation: 17.8in
Precipitation

San Rafael is a very wet location, receiving approximately 7,227 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 602 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 1,008 mm of rainfall. August and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 107 mm. That's 900 mm 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.San Rafael is a very wet location, receiving approximately 284.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 39.7 in of rainfall. August and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4.2 in. That's 35.4 in 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/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

San Rafael is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.San Rafael is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Rafael 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Rafael based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
23 °C74 °F
27 °C80 °F
4 km/h3 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
27 °C81 °F
4 km/h3 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
27 °C81 °F
4 km/h3 mph
364 mm14.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
744 mm29.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
770 mm30.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
821 mm32.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
958 mm37.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
826 mm32.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
1,008 mm39.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C74 °F
26 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
870 mm34.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
26 °C80 °F
4 km/h3 mph
453 mm17.8 in
0 cm0 in