Climate of Heredia, Costa Rica
Area-weighted average across Heredia. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Heredia, a subdivision of Costa Rica, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.1°C / 73.6°F in December to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in April, with rainfall from 110 mm / 4.3 in to 437 mm / 17.2 in depending on the season (3494 mm / 137.6 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 | 23.4°C74.1°F | 221 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| February | 23.8°C74.8°F | 138 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.9°C76.8°F | 110 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.4°C77.7°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.1°C77.2°F | 285 mm11.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.3°C75.7°F | 374 mm14.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.4°C75.9°F | 437 mm17.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.1°C75.4°F | 384 mm15.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 23.9°C75°F | 339 mm13.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 23.7°C74.7°F | 351 mm13.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.3°C73.9°F | 380 mm15″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.1°C73.6°F | 331 mm13″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Heredia?
Heredia, Costa Rica does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is April at 25.4°C / 77.7°F, and the driest is March at 110 mm / 4.3 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Heredia?
Heredia, Costa Rica has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.1°C / 73.6°F in December to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 3494 mm / 137.6 in, with the wettest month being July (437 mm / 17.2 in) and the driest March (110 mm / 4.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Heredia?
The hottest month in Heredia is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.4°C / 77.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Heredia?
The coldest month in Heredia is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.1°C / 73.6°F.
When does it rain most in Heredia?
The wettest month in Heredia is July, averaging about 437 mm / 17.2 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 110 mm / 4.3 in.