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San Jose
DetailsHeat Seeker Score
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
Use the detailed page for charts, component scores, and weather inputs behind every monthly ranking.
Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.
San Jose, Costa Rica, maintains comfortable temperatures year-round, with monthly averages consistently within the 64.4F to 78.8F range
The hottest months are March and April, with maximum temperatures reaching 81.6F and 80.6F respectively
The coolest months are January and February, with minimum temperatures around 57F
No months experience discomfort temperatures.
Maximum Temperatures
| Period | San Jose |
|---|---|
| Jan | 77.2°F |
| Feb | 79.5°F |
| Mar | 81.9°F |
| Apr | 80.8°F |
| May | 77.7°F |
| Jun | 75.0°F |
| Jul | 75.4°F |
| Aug | 75.7°F |
| Sep | 75.7°F |
| Oct | 74.3°F |
| Nov | 73.9°F |
| Dec | 75.9°F |
| Average | 76.9°F |
Minimum Temperatures
| Period | San Jose |
|---|---|
| Jan | 56.7°F |
| Feb | 57.4°F |
| Mar | 57.9°F |
| Apr | 59.9°F |
| May | 61.5°F |
| Jun | 60.8°F |
| Jul | 59.9°F |
| Aug | 59.2°F |
| Sep | 59.4°F |
| Oct | 59.2°F |
| Nov | 59.0°F |
| Dec | 57.4°F |
| Average | 59.0°F |
In San Jose, Costa Rica, there is a marked decline in sun hours from February (6.3h) to June (0.6h), indicating a shift towards a wetter, cloudier season as the rainfall increases significantly during these months, particularly in May and June.
The precipitation levels peak in May (0.61in) and remain high throughout the rainy season from May to October, while sun hours remain at their lowest. Overall, this pattern illustrates a clear seasonal cycle where sunny days are more prevalent in the early months of the year, while the latter half is characterized by diminished sunlight and increased rainfall.
Sunny Weather
| Period | San Jose |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.4 hours/day |
| Feb | 5.7 hours/day |
| Mar | 5.8 hours/day |
| Apr | 4.0 hours/day |
| May | 1.4 hours/day |
| Jun | 0.6 hours/day |
| Jul | 0.7 hours/day |
| Aug | 1.2 hours/day |
| Sep | 1.0 hours/day |
| Oct | 0.9 hours/day |
| Nov | 1.4 hours/day |
| Dec | 4.1 hours/day |
| Average | 2.6 hours/day |
Precipitation Levels
| Period | San Jose |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0.0in |
| Feb | 0.0in |
| Mar | 0.1in |
| Apr | 0.1in |
| May | 0.7in |
| Jun | 0.8in |
| Jul | 0.5in |
| Aug | 0.7in |
| Sep | 0.8in |
| Oct | 0.9in |
| Nov | 0.4in |
| Dec | 0.1in |
| Average | 0.4in |
Wind Speed
| Period | San Jose |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.8mph |
| Feb | 7.1mph |
| Mar | 6.6mph |
| Apr | 5.1mph |
| May | 3.8mph |
| Jun | 3.9mph |
| Jul | 4.8mph |
| Aug | 4.1mph |
| Sep | 3.4mph |
| Oct | 3.6mph |
| Nov | 4.4mph |
| Dec | 6.1mph |
| Average | 5.0mph |
Humidity
| Period | San Jose |
|---|---|
| Jan | 79.6% |
| Feb | 76.2% |
| Mar | 74.7% |
| Apr | 77.6% |
| May | 86.3% |
| Jun | 90.9% |
| Jul | 89.6% |
| Aug | 89.5% |
| Sep | 90.5% |
| Oct | 91.3% |
| Nov | 89.9% |
| Dec | 82.8% |
| Average | 84.9% |
In San Jose, Costa Rica, the earliest sunrise occurs in May at 05:15, while the latest sunrise is at 05:57 in January, indicating minimal variation in morning light throughout the year. The sun sets latest at 18:01 in July and earliest at 17:11 in November, leading to a significant difference in evening daylight.
Moreover, the shortest day occurs in December with a length of 11 hours and 33 minutes, while the longest day is in June, extending to 12 hours and 41 minutes. This showcases the slight but noticeable shifts in day length as the year progresses, influenced by the region's proximity to the equator.
Sunrise Time
| Period | San Jose |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5:57 |
| Feb | 5:56 |
| Mar | 5:43 |
| Apr | 5:26 |
| May | 5:16 |
| Jun | 5:16 |
| Jul | 5:23 |
| Aug | 5:28 |
| Sep | 5:26 |
| Oct | 5:25 |
| Nov | 5:32 |
| Dec | 5:46 |
| Average | 5:30 |
Sunset Time
| Period | San Jose |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17:35 |
| Feb | 17:45 |
| Mar | 17:47 |
| Apr | 17:47 |
| May | 17:50 |
| Jun | 17:58 |
| Jul | 18:01 |
| Aug | 17:53 |
| Sep | 17:37 |
| Oct | 17:19 |
| Nov | 17:12 |
| Dec | 17:19 |
| Average | 17:42 |
Useful Day Length
| Period | San Jose |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10:35 hours |
| Feb | 10:45 hours |
| Mar | 10:47 hours |
| Apr | 10:47 hours |
| May | 10:50 hours |
| Jun | 10:58 hours |
| Jul | 11:01 hours |
| Aug | 10:53 hours |
| Sep | 10:37 hours |
| Oct | 10:19 hours |
| Nov | 10:12 hours |
| Dec | 10:19 hours |
| Average | 10:42 hours |
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