Climate of Limón, Costa Rica
Area-weighted average across Limón. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Limón, a subdivision of Costa Rica, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.1°C / 71.8°F in December to 24.3°C / 75.7°F in April, with rainfall from 131 mm / 5.2 in to 389 mm / 15.3 in depending on the season (3442 mm / 135.5 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 | 22.5°C72.5°F | 244 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| February | 22.8°C73°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| March | 23.8°C74.8°F | 131 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.3°C75.7°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 24°C75.2°F | 303 mm11.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 23.3°C73.9°F | 340 mm13.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.5°C74.3°F | 389 mm15.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.2°C73.8°F | 346 mm13.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 22.9°C73.2°F | 300 mm11.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 22.7°C72.9°F | 334 mm13.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 22.3°C72.1°F | 362 mm14.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 22.1°C71.8°F | 349 mm13.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Limón?
Limón, Costa Rica does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is April at 24.3°C / 75.7°F, and the driest is March at 131 mm / 5.2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Limón?
Limón, Costa Rica has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.1°C / 71.8°F in December to 24.3°C / 75.7°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 3442 mm / 135.5 in, with the wettest month being July (389 mm / 15.3 in) and the driest March (131 mm / 5.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Limón?
The hottest month in Limón is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Limón?
The coldest month in Limón is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.1°C / 71.8°F.
When does it rain most in Limón?
The wettest month in Limón is July, averaging about 389 mm / 15.3 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 131 mm / 5.2 in.