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September · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 51/100

Cartago in September

Fair · 51/100
High / low23° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation372 mm29 wet days
Cloud cover69%monthly average
9.86° N, 83.92° WElevation 1,440 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
When to goCartago · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec51September
Best timeJan–Mar
September: high / low23° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Cartago averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 16° — mild weather by day. Expect around 372 mm of precipitation spread over about 29 wet days, with average cloud cover near 69%.

Temperatures are much the same as in August, and October brings little change.

September scores 51/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Cartago. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:26 and sets at 17:37 local time, giving 12 h 11 min of daylight. Days shorten by 15 minutes over the month.

Why 51/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%35%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

September against the year

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iiiNearby in September

Around Cartago this month

San José
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San José

San José · 20 km NW
24°Sep high
29wet days
52score
San José
ivTop of the table

Costa Rica's best in September

Where to go in September
San José
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San José

San José
24°Sep high
29wet days
52score
San José
Puntarenas
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Puntarenas

Puntarenas Province
28°Sep high
30wet days
41score
Puntarenas
·Questions

Cartago in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Cartago?

September scores 51/100 for Cartago, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 23°C with 29 wet days.

How warm is Cartago in September?

Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 16°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Cartago in September?

Cartago receives about 372 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 29 days.