Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (2024)

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Weather forecast and temperature for today - Wednesday, 10. Jul

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (1)

05:21

18:01
CST

Thunderstorms

26°C / 19°C

  • Wind: 12km/h WSW
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 79%
  • Precipitation: 12mm
  • UV index: 9

Today, rainy weather and storms with thunder and lightning are anticipated.
The chance of rainfall is high, and precipitation will be moderate. Temperatures are forecasted to peak at a moderately hot 26°C (78.8°F) and drop to a minimum of a refreshing 19°C (66.2°F).
The day's highest temperature is forecasted to be a few degrees higher than the standard July maximum of 23.3°C (73.9°F).
Sunrise was at 05:21 and sunset will be at 18:01; the daylight will last for 12h and 40min.

Current condition and temperature - San José, Costa Rica

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (2)

06:07 CST

Shallow Fog

  • 19°C
  • Feels like: 19°C
  • Wind: 0km/h ENE
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Dewpoint: 18°C
  • Pressure: 1015.24mbar
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 4.83km
  • UV index: 0

In, at the moment, small low-lying areas are covered with fog.
The temperature is a refreshing 19°C (66.2°F). The current temperature is at the minimum expected for today.

Weather radar - San José, Costa Rica

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature in?

At 06:07, the temperature is 19°C (66.2°F).

What is the weather forecast for for today?

Today, thunderstorms are anticipated.

Will it rain today?

Moderate precipitation of 12mm (0.47") is predicted. The possibility of rainfall is 79%.

What will be the maximum temperature today?

Today, the maximum temperature will be 26°C (78.8°F), while the minimum temperature will be 19°C (66.2°F).
The highest temperature will be relatively higher than the average maximum of 23.3°C (73.9°F) in July. The lowest temperature will be also a couple of degrees higher than the average low of 15.8°C (60.4°F).

What time are sunrise and sunset today?

On Wednesday, in, sunrise was at 05:21 and sunset will be at 18:01 (CST).

How long is the day today?

In, today, there will be 12h and 40min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast and temperature - San José, Costa Rica

7h

  • 21°C
  • Feels like:
    21°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (3)

Showers

  • Wind: 2km/h E
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 83%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Visibility: 3km

8h

  • 22°C
  • Feels like:
    22°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (4)

Mostly Cloudy

  • Wind: 3km/h E
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km

9h

  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    24°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (5)

Mostly Cloudy

  • Wind: 5km/h E
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km

10h

  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (6)

Mostly Cloudy

  • Wind: 10km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 13km

11h

  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (7)

Isolated Thunderstorms

  • Wind: 10km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 34%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 13km

12h

  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (8)

Thunderstorms

  • Wind: 12km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 72%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Visibility: 10km

13h

  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (9)

Thunderstorms

  • Wind: 12km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 97%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Visibility: 6km

14h

  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    27°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (10)

Thunderstorms

  • Wind: 11km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 72%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Visibility: 6km

15h

  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (11)

Thunderstorms

  • Wind: 10km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 69%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Visibility: 6km

16h

  • 23°C
  • Feels like:
    24°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (12)

Thunderstorms

  • Wind: 8km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 66%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Visibility: 7km

17h

  • 22°C
  • Feels like:
    23°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (13)

Thunderstorms

  • Wind: 8km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 65%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 6km

18h

  • 21°C
  • Feels like:
    22°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (14)

Showers

  • Wind: 7km/h W
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Precip. probability: 48%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 6km

Sunset: 18:01

19h

  • 21°C
  • Feels like:
    22°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (15)

Showers

  • Wind: 6km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Precip. probability: 50%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 6km

20h

  • 21°C
  • Feels like:
    22°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (16)

Showers

  • Wind: 6km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 6km

21h

  • 21°C
  • Feels like:
    22°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (17)

Cloudy

  • Wind: 5km/h N
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 6km

22h

  • 21°C
  • Feels like:
    22°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (18)

Cloudy

  • Wind: 5km/h NE
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 8km

23h

  • 21°C
  • Feels like:
    22°C

Weather today - San José, Costa Rica (19)

Cloudy

  • Wind: 6km/h NE
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 22%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 10km

Today, a combination of stormy, cloudy and rainy weather is predicted.
Rainfall is anticipated at 7h, and from 11h to 20h. With light precipitation of 3mm (0.12"), the most intense rain will be falling at 7h, 13h and 14h.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 21°C (69.8°F) and a maximum of 25°C (77°F). The warmest part of the day will be from 10h to 13h.
The maximum temperature will be a few degrees higher than the average highest temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) in July. The lowest temperature will be also relatively higher than July's average minimum of 15.8°C (60.4°F).

Updated: Jul 10, 2024 @ 12:07:09 UTC
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San José, Costa Rica

  • en: San José, Costa Rica
  • es: San José, Costa Rica
  • hr: San Hoze, Kostarika
  • sr: San Hoze, Kostarika
  • zh: 圣荷西, 哥斯达黎加
  • Latitude: 9.928069°
  • Longitude: -84.090725°
  • Elevation: 1164 m
  • Current time: 06:24 CST
  • Sunrise: 05:21 CST
  • Sunset: 18:01 CST
  • Timezone: America/Costa_Rica

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FAQs

Why is Costa Rica so rainy right now? ›

From May through August the area of greatest heating and convective rainfall is north of the equator, over Costa Rica creating the rainy season. The rainy season in Costa Rica corresponds with this period of increased heating during the northern hemisphere summer (Ticos call these months winter).

What is the rainiest month in Costa Rica? ›

The rainiest month are September and October, mainly due to the influence of the cyclone systems, the monsoon winds from the equatorial Pacific Ocean, and the sea breezes. The rains mainly occur during the afternoon and early evening.

What is the best month to visit San José, Costa Rica? ›

The best time to visit Costa Rica is from mid-December to April (the dry season). This peak tourist season boasts plenty of sunshine making it an ideal time for exploring rainforests and lounging on beaches. That said, the dry season is the most popular (and expensive) time to visit.

What season is Costa Rica in right now? ›

Costa Rica's two seasons are the dry “summer” (verano) – January through April and rainy “winter” (invierno) – May through December.

Does it ever stop raining in Costa Rica? ›

Costa Rica has two seasons: dry season and rainy season. The rainy season, also known as the green season runs from mid-May through November. Costa Ricans typically refer to these wet months as “winter”.

What are the best and worst months to go to Costa Rica? ›

The best time to visit Costa Rica is between December and April, when the weather is at its driest and brightest. We'd also recommend traveling in the country's green season, from May to June or in November. This is when you catch the seasons in transition, and the national parks are quieter.

What month is hurricane season in Costa Rica? ›

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The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects an above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

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