The climate of Costa Rica, city by city
This page lists the 39 cities in Costa Rica for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.
+1.1 °C since 1940
Frequently asked questions
What is the hottest city in Costa Rica?
The hottest city in Costa Rica is Nicoya, with an average annual temperature of 26.4 °C.
What is the coldest city in Costa Rica?
The coldest city in Costa Rica is Paraíso, with an average annual temperature of 16.4 °C.
What is the wettest city in Costa Rica?
The wettest city in Costa Rica is San Isidro de El General, with 7,238 mm of precipitation per year.
Has the climate of Costa Rica warmed?
Based on its largest cities, Costa Rica warmed by +1.1 °C between 1940 and 2025.