When is the best time to go to Guápiles

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Guápiles 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

Guápiles January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 277mm 6hrs 12.4hrs

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Guápiles during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Guápiles and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Guápiles with around 277mm 10.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 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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February

Guápiles February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 205mm 6.2hrs 12.5hrs

February in Guápiles is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

February is in the winter in Guápiles and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Guápiles with around 205mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Guápiles March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 167mm 6.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Guápiles is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

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

March is in the spring in Guápiles and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Guápiles with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Guápiles April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 237mm 6.7hrs 13.1hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Guápiles and is typically the 4th 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 April is the 4th driest month of the year in Guápiles with around 237mm 9.3 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Guápiles May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 344mm 6.5hrs 13.3hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Guápiles, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Guápiles and is typically the 5th 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 May is the 5th driest month of the year in Guápiles with around 344mm 13.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Guápiles weather in May »

June

Guápiles June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 438mm 6.4hrs 12.4hrs

June in Guápiles is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Guápiles, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Guápiles and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Guápiles with around 438mm 17.3 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Guápiles weather in June »

July

Guápiles July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 485mm 6.1hrs 12.5hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Guápiles, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Guápiles and is typically the 6th 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Guápiles with around 485mm 19.1 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Guápiles weather in July »

August

Guápiles August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 425mm 6hrs 12.8hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Guápiles, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Guápiles and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Guápiles with around 425mm 16.7 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Guápiles weather in August »

September

Guápiles September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 331mm 6.1hrs 13.1hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Guápiles, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Guápiles and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Guápiles with around 331mm 13 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Guápiles weather in September »

October

Guápiles October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 389mm 5.9hrs 13.3hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Guápiles, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Guápiles and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Guápiles with around 389mm 15.3 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Guápiles weather in October »

November

Guápiles November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 481mm 5.8hrs 12.4hrs

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Guápiles during the month of November

It is perhaps a good month to visit Guápiles, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Guápiles and is typically the 2nd 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 November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Guápiles with around 481mm 18.9 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Guápiles weather in November »

December

Guápiles December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 436mm 5.7hrs 12.5hrs

December in Guápiles is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Guápiles, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Guápiles and is typically the 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Guápiles with around 436mm 17.2 inches of rain making it a very 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Guápiles weather in December »

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Guápiles weather stats

Guápiles weather statistics
Hottest month: April 31°C 87.8°F
Driest month: March 167mm 6.6ins
Sunniest month: April 6.7hrs
Coldest month: November 27.7°C 81.9°F
Wettest month: July 485mm 19.1ins
Warmest sea: September 28.9°C 84°F
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