Climate Insights for Santa Rosa

Costa Rica

Hottest
September
30°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
January
21°C low70°F low
Wettest
November
464 mm rain18.3 in rain
Best to Visit
March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Santa Rosa is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 3,022 mm of precipitation falls per year. Santa Rosa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Rosa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, May, August. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Santa Rosa is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 119 in of precipitation falls per year. Santa Rosa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Rosa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, May, August. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 70°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°FebMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°MarMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 21°AprMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 22°MayMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°JunMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°JulMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°NovMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°DecMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FMayMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°F
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Santa Rosa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Santa Rosa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 193mmFebPrecipitation: 133mmMarPrecipitation: 89mmAprPrecipitation: 128mmMayPrecipitation: 279mmJunPrecipitation: 308mmJulPrecipitation: 352mmAugPrecipitation: 278mmSepPrecipitation: 190mmOctPrecipitation: 334mmNovPrecipitation: 464mmDecPrecipitation: 275mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.6inFebPrecipitation: 5.2inMarPrecipitation: 3.5inAprPrecipitation: 5.1inMayPrecipitation: 11inJunPrecipitation: 12.1inJulPrecipitation: 13.8inAugPrecipitation: 10.9inSepPrecipitation: 7.5inOctPrecipitation: 13.1inNovPrecipitation: 18.3inDecPrecipitation: 10.8in
Precipitation

Santa Rosa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,022 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 252 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 464 mm of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 89 mm. That's 374 mm less than November, 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 Rosa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 119 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 18.3 in of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 3.5 in. That's 14.7 in less than November, 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Santa Rosa 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 March, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Santa Rosa 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 March, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb24°76°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr26°78°F
May26°79°F
Jun26°79°F
Jul26°79°F
Aug26°79°F
Sep26°79°F
Oct26°78°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec25°76°F

The best time to visit Santa Rosa is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 89 mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 21°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Santa Rosa is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 77°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 87°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 70°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Rosa 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 Rosa 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
21 °C70 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
193 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h3 mph
133 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C71 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C72 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
128 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C74 °F
30 °C87 °F
4 km/h3 mph
279 mm11 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
308 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
30 °C85 °F
4 km/h3 mph
352 mm13.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
278 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
30 °C87 °F
4 km/h2 mph
190 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
30 °C85 °F
4 km/h3 mph
334 mm13.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
464 mm18.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C71 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
275 mm10.8 in
0 cm0 in