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San José

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Updated Saturday, October 31, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit 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.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.821.92489.1
February28.921.712110.5
March30.422.19710.9
April31.522.99810.7
May30.723.52838.9
June28.823.24507.4
July28.523.14636.4
August29.023.03877.5
September29.422.93548.4
October28.822.74557.5
November27.922.64637.0
December27.522.23428.1

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What is being reported around San José

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People and places shaping San José

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Research updated Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Past and future events in San José

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Relocation of the capital to San José in 1823

    Fundamental event that propelled the transformation and modernization of San José.

Current public leadership

  • Diego Miranda Méndez

    Mayor of San José since 2024

People associated with this place

  • San José (surname)

    Spanish language surname

  • Chuki (footballer) (born 2004)

    real name Iván San José

  • Carlos Alvarado Quesada

    Costa Rican politician and writer born in San José, Costa Rica, who served as the 48th President of Costa Rica.

  • Diego Miranda Méndez

    Costa Rican historian and politician who has served as Mayor of San José.

  • Keylor Navas

    Famous person born in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

    International airport serving San José, Costa Rica.

  • Meseta Central

    Highland valley in central Costa Rica where the capital San José is located.

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01 · Overview

San José, in brief

San José is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How San José took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting San José

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in San José

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in San José

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in San José

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for San José

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08 · Questions

Questions about San José

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Frequently Asked Questions about San José

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where 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 monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What 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.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in San José?

Official and commonly spoken languages in San José include ES-CR, English, with CRC used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for San José?

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