When is the best time to go to Pacayas

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Pacayas 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

Pacayas January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 5mm 7.1hrs 12.4hrs

Pacayas's weather in January is typically mild and very dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Pacayas and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Pacayas with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

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

Pacayas weather in January »

February

Pacayas February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 6mm 7.3hrs 12.5hrs

February in Pacayas is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the winter in Pacayas and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Pacayas with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Pacayas weather in February »

March

Pacayas March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 14mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Pacayas is characteristically warm and dry.

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

March is in the spring in Pacayas and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Pacayas with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Pacayas weather in March »

April

Pacayas April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 60mm 7.5hrs 13hrs

Pacayas's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Pacayas and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Pacayas with around 60mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Pacayas weather in April »

May

Pacayas May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 248mm 6.9hrs 13.3hrs

May is a very wet month in Pacayas and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the spring in Pacayas and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Pacayas with around 248mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Pacayas weather in May »

June

Pacayas June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 293mm 6.9hrs 12.4hrs

Pacayas's weather in June is typically warm and very wet in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Pacayas and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Pacayas with around 293mm 11.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Pacayas weather in June »

July

Pacayas July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 185mm 6.7hrs 12.5hrs

July in Pacayas is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Pacayas and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Pacayas with around 185mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Pacayas weather in July »

August

Pacayas August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 249mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Pacayas is characteristically warm and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in Pacayas and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Pacayas with around 249mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Pacayas weather in August »

September

Pacayas September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 358mm 6.2hrs 13hrs

Pacayas's weather in September is typically warm and very wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Pacayas and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Pacayas with around 358mm 14.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Pacayas weather in September »

October

Pacayas October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 342mm 6.3hrs 13.3hrs

October is a very wet month in Pacayas and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Pacayas and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Pacayas with around 342mm 13.5 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Pacayas weather in October »

November

Pacayas November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 134mm 6.5hrs 12.4hrs

November is a wet month in Pacayas and the temperature is generally warm.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Pacayas and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Pacayas with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Pacayas weather in November »

December

Pacayas December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 26mm 6.7hrs 12.5hrs

December in Pacayas is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the winter in Pacayas and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Pacayas with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Pacayas weather in December »

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Pacayas weather stats

Pacayas weather statistics
Hottest month: May 23.6°C 74.5°F
Driest month: January 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: March 7.6hrs
Coldest month: January 21.8°C 71.2°F
Wettest month: September 358mm 14.1ins
Warmest sea: April 29.5°C 85.1°F
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