When is the best time to go to Nicoya
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Nicoya, 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.
Average temperatures in Nicoya
Nicoya weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Nicoya 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 0mm | 8hrs | 12.4hrs |
The climate in Nicoya during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nicoya, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Nicoya and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Nicoya 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 1mm | 8.5hrs | 12.5hrs |
February in Nicoya is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nicoya, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Nicoya and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nicoya with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 10mm | 8.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Nicoya is characteristically hot, humid and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nicoya, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Nicoya and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Nicoya with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 49mm | 8.4hrs | 13.1hrs |
Nicoya's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Nicoya, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Nicoya and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Nicoya with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 263mm | 6.8hrs | 13.3hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Nicoya and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nicoya for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Nicoya and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Nicoya with around 263mm 10.4 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 296mm | 5.9hrs | 12.4hrs |
Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Nicoya during the month of June
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nicoya for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Nicoya and is typically the 6th 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 June is the 6th driest month of the year in Nicoya with around 296mm 11.6 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 207mm | 6.1hrs | 12.5hrs |
July in Nicoya is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nicoya for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Nicoya and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Nicoya with around 207mm 8.1 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.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 271mm | 5.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Nicoya is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nicoya for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Nicoya and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nicoya with around 271mm 10.7 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 395mm | 5.4hrs | 13.1hrs |
Nicoya's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
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 Nicoya.
September is in the fall / autumn in Nicoya and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nicoya with around 395mm 15.5 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 382mm | 5.3hrs | 13.3hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Nicoya 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 Nicoya.
October is in the fall / autumn in Nicoya and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nicoya with around 382mm 15 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 109mm | 6.2hrs | 12.4hrs |
November is a damp, humid month in Nicoya and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Nicoya, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Nicoya and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nicoya with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 1mm | 6.8hrs | 12.5hrs |
December in Nicoya is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nicoya, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Nicoya and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Nicoya with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Nicoya weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 32.2°C 90°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | October | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 395mm 15.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | May | 29°C 84.2°F |
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