What’s the climate like in Nicoya?
The current climate of Nicoya features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 35°C during the day to lows of 30°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 21°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Nicoya in recent years was 58°C in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 21°C in October 2022.
On average, Nicoya receives 2343 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Nicoya?
The best time to visit Nicoya for sunny weather is January through April and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Nicoya. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Nicoya
The climate table of Nicoya shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 35 | 1,5 | 0,3 | 110 | 281 | 279 | 183 | 269 | 363 | 500 | 267 | 54 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 35°C in March
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in September and October
- Precipitation: 2343 mm per year, averaging 195 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,3 mm in March, 1,5 mm in February and 35 mm in January
- Wettest months: 500 mm in October, 363 mm in September and 281 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Nicoya
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Nicoya, Costa Rica. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Nicoya
This graph shows how much precipitation Nicoya, Costa Rica, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Nicoya
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Nicoya, Costa Rica. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Nicoya
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Nicoya, Costa Rica. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Nicoya
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Nicoya, Costa Rica, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Nicoya by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nicoya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
