Climate Insights for Santa Lucía

Costa Rica

Hottest
May
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
January
23°C low73°F low
Wettest
November
701 mm rain27.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Santa Lucía is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 5,009 mm of precipitation falls per year. Santa Lucía receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Lucía sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Santa Lucía is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 197.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Santa Lucía receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Lucía sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°FebMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 23°MarMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°AprMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°MayMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°JunMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°JulMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°AugMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°SepMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°OctMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°NovMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°DecMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°F
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Min

Santa Lucía has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January 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 5°C between highs and lows.Santa Lucía has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 11°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mm650mm700mm750mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 194mmFebPrecipitation: 205mmMarPrecipitation: 146mmAprPrecipitation: 323mmMayPrecipitation: 496mmJunPrecipitation: 455mmJulPrecipitation: 535mmAugPrecipitation: 521mmSepPrecipitation: 446mmOctPrecipitation: 666mmNovPrecipitation: 701mmDecPrecipitation: 321mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.6inFebPrecipitation: 8.1inMarPrecipitation: 5.7inAprPrecipitation: 12.7inMayPrecipitation: 19.5inJunPrecipitation: 17.9inJulPrecipitation: 21.1inAugPrecipitation: 20.5inSepPrecipitation: 17.6inOctPrecipitation: 26.2inNovPrecipitation: 27.6inDecPrecipitation: 12.6in
Precipitation

Santa Lucía is a very wet location, receiving approximately 5,009 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 417 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 701 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 146 mm. That's 556 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Santa Lucía is a very wet location, receiving approximately 197.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 27.6 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 5.7 in. That's 21.9 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/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

Santa Lucía 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.Santa Lucía 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 Santa Lucía 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 Lucía 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
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
194 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C74 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
205 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C74 °F
29 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
146 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
29 °C84 °F
4 km/h3 mph
323 mm12.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
29 °C84 °F
4 km/h3 mph
496 mm19.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
29 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
455 mm17.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
28 °C83 °F
4 km/h3 mph
535 mm21.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
521 mm20.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C74 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
446 mm17.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
666 mm26.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
701 mm27.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
321 mm12.6 in
0 cm0 in