Costa Rica in july: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Costa Rica in july 2025
Here, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of july for most popular cities in Costa Rica. These predictions are statistics for july from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in july in San José
very bad weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
16°C
Moderate rain at times
30% of time
27%
17%
15%
Weather at 12pm
24°C
Moderate rain at times
55% of time
30%
8%
7%
Weather at 6pm
20°C
Heavy rain
67% of time
25%
4%
3%
Weather at 3am
16°C
28%
23%
23%
13%
Where to go in Costa Rica in july?
Where to go in Costa Rica in july: destination map
Where to go in each region in july?
| Caribbean coast of Costa Rica (Tortuguero, Puerto Limón, Manzanillo...) | 26°C to 30°C | 14 à 29 days | 29°C | tolerable weather* |
| Central valley (San José, San Isidro, Cartago...) | 23°C to 30°C | 18 à 29 days | very bad weather | |
| North of Costa Rica (La Fortuna, Quesada, Boca San Carlos...) | 24°C to 31°C | 15 à 26 days | very bad weather* | |
| Pacific coast of Costa Rica (Montezuma, Puntarenas, Puerto Jiménez...) | 26°C to 31°C | 19 à 29 days | 29°C | very bad weather* |
| Provincia Guanacaste (Tamarindo, La Cruz, Liberia (Guanacaste)...) | 30°C to 31°C | 12 à 25 days | 29°C | bad weather* |
Where should you go in Costa Rica in july when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Costa Rica in july ranges from tolerable to very bad depending on the region and city.
The heat and strong presence of precipitation characterizes the climate throughout July in Costa Rica. Most localities are disadvantaged by the humidity of the atmosphere due to the combination of heat and moisture, whether on the coast or inland.
The West Coast of Costa Rica in July
Whether one's destination is Tamarindo, Montezuma or Puntarenas, expect intense rains that occur during the day. as they can last hours, the few rare moments of sunshine are summarized within the cloud thinnings.
The Center of Costa Rica in July
San Jose, the capital, is the wettest of all the localities of Costa Rica. The showers pass easily from moderately intense to very intense, in the space of a few hours.
The East Coast of Costa Rica in July
The coast, bordering the Caribbean Sea, has acceptable climatic conditions. The showers can occur from one moment to the next but as they last only a few hours, they give way to sunny and pleasant conditions, with a comfortable warmth.
Climate in Costa Rica in july
Climate in San José in july
In the month of july, the mean temperature in San Jose is 20°C (maximum temperature is 24°C and minimum temperature is 16°C). The climate quite nice here in july. With 720mm over 25 days, you may find yourself often in the rain throughout your vacations. Consider to pack rain clothes.
| July | |||
| Average temperature | 20°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 24°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 16°C | ||
| Rainfall | 720mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 25 day(s) (82%) | ||
| Humidity | 94% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 60% | ||
| Length of day | 12:39 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in La Cruz in july
In july, the mean temperature in La Cruz is 28°C (maximum temperature is 30°C and minimum temperature is 26°C). The climate is very hot in that area in the month of july. With 233mm over 15 days, rain may occur during your journey. But this is pretty moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With proper weather, july is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in that area.
| July | |||
| Average temperature | 28°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 30°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 26°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 28.9°C | ||
| Rainfall | 233mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (49%) | ||
| Humidity | 84% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 50% | ||
| Length of day | 12:42 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Montezuma in july
In the month of july, maximum temperature is 30°C and minimum temperature is 25°C (for an average temperature of 27°C). The climate is burning in that locality in this month. With 485mm over 23 days, you will suffer the rain for your vacations. Consider to bring clothes for rain.
| July | |||
| Average temperature | 27°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 30°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 25°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 28.8°C | ||
| Rainfall | 485mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 23 day(s) (75%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Length of day | 12:37 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Puerto Limón in july
In july, maximum temperature is 30°C and minimum temperature is 25°C (for an average temperature of 27°C). The climate is burning in that area in this month. With 536mm over 18 days, rainfall can happen for your holidays. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.
With proper weather, the month of july is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this locality.
| July | |||
| Average temperature | 27°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 30°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 25°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 29°C | ||
| Rainfall | 536mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 18 day(s) (59%) | ||
| Humidity | 77% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||
| Length of day | 12:39 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Puntarenas in july
In the month of july, the mean temperature in Puntarenas is 28°C (maximum temperature is 31°C and minimum temperature is 25°C). The climate is very warm around this city in july. With 439mm over 20 days, rain is to be feared throughout your vacations. Remember to bring clothes for rain.
| July | |||
| Average temperature | 28°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 31°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 25°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 28.8°C | ||
| Rainfall | 439mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (66%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||
| Length of day | 12:39 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
All cities in Costa Rica in july
| San José in july | very bad weather |
| La Cruz in july | tolerable weather |
| Montezuma in july | bad weather |
| Puerto Limón in july | very bad weather |
| Puntarenas in july | bad weather |
| Tamarindo in july | good weather |
| Tortuguero in july | tolerable weather |
| Boca San Carlos in july | bad weather |
| Cartago in july | very bad weather |
| La Fortuna in july | bad weather |
| Liberia (Guanacaste) in july | tolerable weather |
| Manzanillo in july | tolerable weather |
| Puerto Jiménez in july | very bad weather |
| Quesada in july | very bad weather |
| San Isidro in july | very bad weather |
| Alajuela in july | very bad weather |
| Bananito Sur in july | very bad weather |
| Cerro Chirripo in july | very bad weather |
| Dominical in july | very bad weather |
| Escazu in july | very bad weather |
| Esterillos in july | tolerable weather |
| Golfito in july | very bad weather |
Weather data for Costa Rica in july:
Weather data for Costa Rica in july is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Costa Rica. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Costa Rica can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Costa Rica.