Temperatures in February
It's hot in February in Costa Rica with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Costa Rica in February. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of February
The month of February starts in Costa Rica with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-February
By mid-February, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Costa Rica will be around 32°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in February
In February, there is an average of 189 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average precipitation chance this month is 63% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in February for Costa Rica. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Costa Rica in February |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 10°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 7°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
189 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
18 days | 9 days | |
January
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is February a good time to visit Costa Rica?
After some sun? Then February isn’t the best time to be in Costa Rica. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Costa Rica in February
With 56°C, Costa Rica hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in February 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in February in Costa Rica
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in February in Costa Rica, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in February in Costa Rica
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February for Costa Rica, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for February, you can expect around 18 days of rain in Costa Rica.
Daily UV Index in February in Costa Rica
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Costa Rica, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in February in Costa Rica Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in Costa Rica, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in February in Costa Rica Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February in Costa Rica, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in February for Costa Rica
Click on a specific day in February for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Costa Rica. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Costa Rica by Month
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