CR Monteverde · Summer

Visit Monteverde
in August?

August is a difficult time — March offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 10.31°N 84.82°W
72°FMax temperature
85%Rainy days
8.6hSunshine / day

Monteverde weather in August

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
63°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
85% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (7.6/10)

Should you visit Monteverde in August?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ████████░░ 85%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 72°F
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.6h/d

Our take: August is an average time for Monteverde. March (7.6/10) is clearly preferable.

Monteverde in August by trip type

What to expect in August

Summer in Monteverde brings pleasant temperatures (22°F) and long sunny days (8.6h of sunshine). With 85% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Monteverde

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌦️ January59°F68°F60%0.2in10.6h7.0/10
🌦️ February59°F70°F49%0.1in11.2h7.3/10
🌤️ March59°F72°F45%0.1in11.6h7.6/10
🌦️ April61°F73°F57%0.1in11.2h7.4/10
🌧️ May63°F73°F79%0.4in8.8h7.0/10
🌧️ June63°F72°F93%0.4in8.0h5.1/10
🌧️ July63°F72°F88%0.3in8.1h5.6/10
🌧️ August63°F72°F85%0.3in8.6h6.0/10
🌧️ September63°F72°F90%0.4in8.5h5.6/10
🌧️ October63°F72°F94%0.6in7.9h4.7/10
🌧️ November61°F70°F85%0.4in7.9h5.1/10
🌧️ December61°F68°F69%0.2in10.0h6.8/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Monteverde averages 72°F, 85% rainy days and 8.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.0/10. See methodology →

August vs March (best month)

The best month is March (score 7.6/10). Difference:

FAQ — Monteverde in August

Is August a good time to visit Monteverde?
August is an acceptable time for Monteverde (score 6.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (7.6/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Monteverde in August?
Yes, 85% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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