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Costa Rica in August

Workable but with caveats

Humpback whales arrive at Marino Ballena; South Caribbean lodges may see intense rain.

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Daytime high

26°C

79°F

Overnight low

16°C

61°F

Rainfall

246 mm

wet

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

medium

shoulder

What to expect in Costa Rica in August

August brings warm weather to Costa Rica, with daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and overnight lows near 16°C (61°F). Skies are typically distinctly rainy, with about 246 mm of rainfall on average. Humpback whales arrive at Marino Ballena; South Caribbean lodges may see intense rain..

Crowds are manageable in August — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs December–March, for context.

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