San José weather in August

San José, Costa Rica
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August in San José: warm, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days.

#10 of 12 months in San José · #724 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 63/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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San José climate normals — August

Daytime high24°C / 76°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low19°C / 65°F
Rainfall373 mm / 14.7 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days28 days
Humidity91%💦 very humid
Dew point19°C / 67°F
Sunshine7.8 h/day
Daylight12.4 h
Wind7 km/h / 5 mph
Air quality (US AQI)33🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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San José in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit San José?
August in San José: warm, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for San José on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
What is the weather like in San José in August?
In August, San José averages a daily high of 24.4°C and a low of 18.5°C, with about 372.9 mm of rain over roughly 27.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in San José in August?
San José has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in August.

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