When is the best time to go to Atenas

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Atenas, Costa Rica. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Atenas weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Atenas are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Atenas January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 0mm 7.8hrs 12.4hrs

January in Atenas is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Atenas, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Atenas and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Atenas with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Atenas February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 3mm 8.4hrs 12.5hrs

February in Atenas is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Atenas, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Atenas and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Atenas with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Atenas March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 16mm 8.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Atenas is characteristically hot, humid and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Atenas.

March is in the spring in Atenas and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Atenas with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Atenas weather in March »

April

Atenas April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 78mm 8.1hrs 13.1hrs

Atenas's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Atenas for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Atenas and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Atenas with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Atenas weather in April »

May

Atenas May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 323mm 6.8hrs 13.3hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Atenas and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Atenas for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Atenas and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Atenas with around 323mm 12.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Atenas weather in May »

June

Atenas June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 315mm 6.5hrs 12.4hrs

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Atenas during the month of June

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Atenas for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Atenas and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Atenas with around 315mm 12.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Atenas weather in June »

July

Atenas July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 234mm 6.5hrs 12.5hrs

July in Atenas is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Atenas for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Atenas and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Atenas with around 234mm 9.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Atenas weather in July »

August

Atenas August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 331mm 6.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Atenas is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Atenas for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Atenas and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Atenas with around 331mm 13 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Atenas weather in August »

September

Atenas September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 402mm 5.6hrs 13.1hrs

Atenas's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Atenas for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Atenas and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Atenas with around 402mm 15.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Atenas weather in September »

October

Atenas October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 387mm 5.6hrs 13.3hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Atenas and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Atenas for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Atenas and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Atenas with around 387mm 15.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Atenas weather in October »

November

Atenas November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 131mm 6.1hrs 12.4hrs

November is a wet, humid month in Atenas and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Atenas for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Atenas and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Atenas with around 131mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Atenas weather in November »

December

Atenas December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 3mm 6.6hrs 12.5hrs

December in Atenas is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Atenas, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Atenas and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Atenas with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Atenas weather in December »

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Atenas weather stats

Atenas weather statistics
Hottest month: April 30.4°C 86.7°F
Driest month: January 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: February 8.4hrs
Coldest month: October 27.5°C 81.5°F
Wettest month: September 402mm 15.8ins
Warmest sea: April 29.5°C 85.1°F
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