San José weather in September

San José, Costa Rica
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September in San José: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 29 rainy days.

#7 of 12 months in San José · #732 of 897 destinations to visit in September · comfort 66/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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San José climate normals — September

Daytime high25°C / 76°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low18°C / 65°F
Rainfall390 mm / 15.3 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days29 days
Humidity92%💦 very humid
Dew point19°C / 67°F
Sunshine8.5 h/day
Daylight12.2 h
Wind6 km/h / 4 mph
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

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

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San José in September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit San José?
September in San José: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 29 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for San José on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
What is the weather like in San José in September?
In September, San José averages a daily high of 24.6°C and a low of 18.3°C, with about 389.8 mm of rain over roughly 29 rainy days.
What is the air quality in San José in September?
San José has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in September.

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