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Costa Rica in August

Workable but with caveats

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Daytime high

27°C

81°F

Overnight low

16°C

61°F

Rainfall

240 mm

wet

Crowd levels

low

quiet

Prices

low

value window

What to expect in Costa Rica in August

August brings warm weather to Costa Rica, with daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and overnight lows near 16°C (61°F). Skies are typically distinctly rainy, with about 240 mm of rainfall on average.

August is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs December–March, for context.

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