San José
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: San José month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in San José are typically February, March and April, with average daytime highs around 29–32°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), February the coldest (average low 22°C), and July the wettest (about 463 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.8 | 21.9 | 248 | 9.1 |
| February | 28.9 | 21.7 | 121 | 10.5 |
| March | 30.4 | 22.1 | 97 | 10.9 |
| April | 31.5 | 22.9 | 98 | 10.7 |
| May | 30.7 | 23.5 | 283 | 8.9 |
| June | 28.8 | 23.2 | 450 | 7.4 |
| July | 28.5 | 23.1 | 463 | 6.4 |
| August | 29.0 | 23.0 | 387 | 7.5 |
| September | 29.4 | 22.9 | 354 | 8.4 |
| October | 28.8 | 22.7 | 455 | 7.5 |
| November | 27.9 | 22.6 | 463 | 7.0 |
| December | 27.5 | 22.2 | 342 | 8.1 |
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01 · OverviewSan José, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow San José took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting San José
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in San José
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in San José
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in San José
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for San José
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about San José
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Frequently Asked Questions about San José
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01 · Q&AWhere is San José located and what are its coordinates?
San José is situated in Costa Rica at geographic coordinates 10.9519, -85.1357 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of San José?
San José has a recorded population of approximately 31,430 and observes the America/Costa_Rica time zone (CRC).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in San José?
Official and commonly spoken languages in San José include es-CR, en, and the circulating currency is CRC.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for San José?
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