Climate in San José

San José, Costa Rica has a tropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 26.3°C and the city receives roughly 2498 mm of precipitation across 226 rainy days a year, with around 557 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 31.3°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 21.4°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

San José is classified as Tropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

San José receives about 2498 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 226 rainy days. The wettest month is Oct and the driest is Feb.

San José sees an estimated 557 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in San José are Feb, Jan, Mar. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

San José has a climate comfort score of 52/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Panama City — Tropical, comfort 57/100
• Climate in Santo Domingo — Tropical, comfort 85/100
• Climate in Guatemala City — Tropical, comfort 73/100