Climate Insights for Santa Cecilia

Costa Rica

Hottest
April
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
January
22°C low71°F low
Wettest
October
382 mm rain15 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Santa Cecilia is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,073 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 382 mm of rainfall. Santa Cecilia is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Santa Cecilia is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 81.6 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 15 in of rainfall. Santa Cecilia is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 71°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°FebMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°MarMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°AprMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°MayMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°JunMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°OctMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°NovMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°DecMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 22°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FMayMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°F
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Santa Cecilia has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Santa Cecilia has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 28mmFebPrecipitation: 10mmMarPrecipitation: 8mmAprPrecipitation: 28mmMayPrecipitation: 233mmJunPrecipitation: 365mmJulPrecipitation: 178mmAugPrecipitation: 219mmSepPrecipitation: 289mmOctPrecipitation: 382mmNovPrecipitation: 256mmDecPrecipitation: 76mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.1inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inAprPrecipitation: 1.1inMayPrecipitation: 9.2inJunPrecipitation: 14.4inJulPrecipitation: 7inAugPrecipitation: 8.6inSepPrecipitation: 11.4inOctPrecipitation: 15inNovPrecipitation: 10.1inDecPrecipitation: 3in
Precipitation

Santa Cecilia is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,073 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 173 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 382 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 8 mm. That's 373 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 Cecilia is a very wet location, receiving approximately 81.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 15 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.3 in. That's 14.7 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/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 19km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
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Santa Cecilia is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 13km/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 20km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Santa Cecilia is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8mph 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 12mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°76°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar26°79°F
Apr27°80°F
May27°80°F
Jun26°78°F
Jul26°78°F
Aug26°78°F
Sep25°78°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec25°76°F

The best time to visit Santa Cecilia is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 38 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Santa Cecilia is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 88°F. 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 Santa Cecilia 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 Cecilia 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
22 °C71 °F
27 °C81 °F
20 km/h13 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
28 °C83 °F
21 km/h13 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
19 km/h12 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
15 km/h9 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
233 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
29 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
365 mm14.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
29 °C84 °F
15 km/h9 mph
178 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
219 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
29 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
289 mm11.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
382 mm15 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
256 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C72 °F
27 °C81 °F
18 km/h11 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in