Climate Insights for Cañas

Cañas, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Hottest
April
32°C peak
Coldest
January
21°C low
Wettest
October
363mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cañas is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1759mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 363mm of rainfall. Cañas 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 21°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Feb Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Mar Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 22° Apr Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° May Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jun Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Jul Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Aug Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Sep Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Nov Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Dec Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22°
Max
Average
Min

Cañas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 32°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 19mm Feb Precipitation: 7mm Mar Precipitation: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 41mm May Precipitation: 270mm Jun Precipitation: 273mm Jul Precipitation: 124mm Aug Precipitation: 195mm Sep Precipitation: 245mm Oct Precipitation: 363mm Nov Precipitation: 154mm Dec Precipitation: 63mm
Precipitation

Cañas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1759mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 147mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 363mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 4mm. That's 359mm 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/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Cañas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/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 5km/h in winter, 3km/h in spring, 2km/h in summer, 2km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Cañas, which began on June 21, 2026. Cañas is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 315mm across the season with a monthly average of 105mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 592mm across the season with a monthly average of 197mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 762mm across the season with a monthly average of 254mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 89mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 25°
Mar 26°
Apr 27°
May 26°
Jun 25°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 25°
Oct 24°
Nov 24°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Cañas is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. 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 Cañas 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Mar
22 °C
30 °C
5 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
32 °C
3 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
270 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
23 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
273 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
195 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
245 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
363 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
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