When is the best time to go to Golfito

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Golfito, 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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Golfito weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Golfito 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

Golfito January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 93mm 6.8hrs 12.4hrs 29°C

January in Golfito is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

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

January is in the winter in Golfito and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Golfito with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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February

Golfito February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 88mm 7.2hrs 12.6hrs 29°C

February in Golfito is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

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 Golfito.

February is in the winter in Golfito and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Golfito with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Golfito March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 110mm 7.1hrs 12.8hrs 30°C

The weather in March in Golfito is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

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

March is in the spring in Golfito and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Golfito with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Golfito April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 206mm 6.6hrs 13hrs 30°C

Golfito's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and very wet in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Golfito and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Golfito with around 206mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Golfito May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 382mm 6.3hrs 13.2hrs 29°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Golfito and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Golfito with around 382mm 15 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Golfito June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 372mm 6.1hrs 12.4hrs 29°C

Golfito's weather in June is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Golfito and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Golfito with around 372mm 14.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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July

Golfito July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 389mm 6.2hrs 12.6hrs 29°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Golfito and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Golfito with around 389mm 15.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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August

Golfito August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 448mm 5.7hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Golfito and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Golfito with around 448mm 17.6 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Golfito September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 451mm 5.4hrs 13hrs 29°C

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

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 Golfito.

September is in the fall / autumn in Golfito and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Golfito with around 451mm 17.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Golfito October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 581mm 5.4hrs 13.2hrs 28°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Golfito and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Golfito with around 581mm 22.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Golfito November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 433mm 5.4hrs 12.4hrs 28°C

November in Golfito is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Golfito and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Golfito with around 433mm 17.1 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Golfito December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 177mm 6hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

December in Golfito is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the winter in Golfito and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Golfito with around 177mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Golfito weather stats

Golfito weather statistics
Hottest month: April 31.4°C 88.5°F
Driest month: February 88mm 3.5ins
Sunniest month: February 7.2hrs
Coldest month: November 28.7°C 83.7°F
Wettest month: October 581mm 22.9ins
Warmest sea: April 29.6°C 85.3°F
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