Climate Insights for Santiago

Costa Rica

Hottest
March
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
October
25°C low77°F low
Wettest
October
448 mm rain17.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Santiago is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,425 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 448 mm of rainfall. Santiago sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Santiago is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 95.5 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 17.6 in of rainfall. Santiago sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°FebMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°MarMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 26°AprMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°MayMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JunMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°JulMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°AugMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°SepMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°OctMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°NovMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°DecMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°F
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Average
Min

Santiago has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Santiago has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 19mmFebPrecipitation: 8mmMarPrecipitation: 13mmAprPrecipitation: 77mmMayPrecipitation: 310mmJunPrecipitation: 365mmJulPrecipitation: 248mmAugPrecipitation: 332mmSepPrecipitation: 302mmOctPrecipitation: 448mmNovPrecipitation: 238mmDecPrecipitation: 65mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inFebPrecipitation: 0.3inMarPrecipitation: 0.5inAprPrecipitation: 3inMayPrecipitation: 12.2inJunPrecipitation: 14.4inJulPrecipitation: 9.8inAugPrecipitation: 13.1inSepPrecipitation: 11.9inOctPrecipitation: 17.6inNovPrecipitation: 9.4inDecPrecipitation: 2.5in
Precipitation

Santiago is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,425 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 202 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 448 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 8 mm. That's 440 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.Santiago is a very wet location, receiving approximately 95.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 17.6 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.3 in. That's 17.3 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: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Santiago is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Santiago 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 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santiago 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 Santiago 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
25 °C77 °F
29 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C78 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
29 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C78 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
310 mm12.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
365 mm14.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
248 mm9.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
332 mm13.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C77 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
302 mm11.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h6 mph
448 mm17.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h6 mph
238 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h5 mph
65 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in