Climate Insights for Santa Ana

Costa Rica

Hottest
April
36°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
December
23°C low73°F low
Wettest
October
379 mm rain14.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Santa Ana is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,093 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 379 mm of rainfall. Santa Ana is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in Santa Ana is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 82.4 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 14.9 in of rainfall. Santa Ana is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 73°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 23°FebMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 23°MarMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 24°AprMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 24°MayMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 25°JunMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 24°JulMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°SepMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°NovMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°DecMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 93°FAverage: 82°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 95°FAverage: 84°FMin: 74°FAprMax: 96°FAverage: 85°FMin: 76°FMayMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°F
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Min

Santa Ana sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 36°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Santa Ana sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 96°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 85°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10mmFebPrecipitation: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 8mmAprPrecipitation: 40mmMayPrecipitation: 253mmJunPrecipitation: 369mmJulPrecipitation: 215mmAugPrecipitation: 267mmSepPrecipitation: 333mmOctPrecipitation: 379mmNovPrecipitation: 179mmDecPrecipitation: 38mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.4inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inAprPrecipitation: 1.6inMayPrecipitation: 10inJunPrecipitation: 14.5inJulPrecipitation: 8.5inAugPrecipitation: 10.5inSepPrecipitation: 13.1inOctPrecipitation: 14.9inNovPrecipitation: 7inDecPrecipitation: 1.5in
Precipitation

Santa Ana is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,093 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 174 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 379 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3 mm. That's 376 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.Santa Ana is a very wet location, receiving approximately 82.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.9 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 14.9 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. That's 14.8 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/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Santa Ana is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10km/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 13km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Santa Ana is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6mph 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 8mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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 °C73 °F
33 °C91 °F
13 km/h8 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
34 °C93 °F
15 km/h9 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C74 °F
35 °C95 °F
13 km/h8 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C76 °F
36 °C96 °F
9 km/h6 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C76 °F
33 °C92 °F
6 km/h4 mph
253 mm10 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
369 mm14.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h4 mph
215 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
267 mm10.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
333 mm13.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
30 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
379 mm14.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
179 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in