Climate of Cartago, Costa Rica
Area-weighted average across Cartago. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Cartago, a subdivision of Costa Rica, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 16.9°C / 62.4°F in December to 18.7°C / 65.7°F in April, with rainfall from 97 mm / 3.8 in to 372 mm / 14.6 in depending on the season (3058 mm / 120.4 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C62.6°F | 169 mm6.7″ | — |
| February | 17.4°C63.3°F | 112 mm4.4″ | — |
| March | 18.2°C64.8°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| April | 18.7°C65.7°F | 148 mm5.8″ | — |
| May | 18.6°C65.5°F | 303 mm11.9″ | — |
| June | 18.1°C64.6°F | 343 mm13.5″ | — |
| July | 18.2°C64.8°F | 301 mm11.9″ | — |
| August | 18.1°C64.6°F | 322 mm12.7″ | — |
| September | 17.9°C64.2°F | 370 mm14.6″ | — |
| October | 17.5°C63.5°F | 372 mm14.6″ | — |
| November | 17.2°C63°F | 283 mm11.1″ | — |
| December | 16.9°C62.4°F | 238 mm9.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cartago?
Cartago, Costa Rica does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is April at 18.7°C / 65.7°F, and the driest is March at 97 mm / 3.8 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Cartago?
Cartago, Costa Rica has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 16.9°C / 62.4°F in December to 18.7°C / 65.7°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 3058 mm / 120.4 in, with the wettest month being October (372 mm / 14.6 in) and the driest March (97 mm / 3.8 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Cartago?
The hottest month in Cartago is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 18.7°C / 65.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Cartago?
The coldest month in Cartago is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 16.9°C / 62.4°F.
When does it rain most in Cartago?
The wettest month in Cartago is October, averaging about 372 mm / 14.6 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 97 mm / 3.8 in.