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February · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 65/100

San José in February

Good · 65/100
High / low25° / 17°daily averages
Precipitation57 mm16 wet days
Cloud cover22%monthly average
9.93° N, 84.08° WElevation 1,133 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
When to goSan José · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65February
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
February: high / low25° / 17°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, San José averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 17° — warm weather by day. Expect around 57 mm of precipitation spread over about 16 wet days, with average cloud cover near 22%.

Days are 1° warmer than in January on average, and March brings little change.

February scores 65/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for San José.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 17:46 local time, giving 11 h 49 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 14 minutes over the month.

Why 65/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%96%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in February

Around San José this month

Cartago
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Cartago

Cartago Province · 20 km SE
23°Feb high
16wet days
67score
Cartago
ivTop of the table

Costa Rica's best in February

Where to go in February
Cartago
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Cartago

Cartago Province
23°Feb high
16wet days
67score
Cartago
Puntarenas
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Puntarenas

Puntarenas Province
31°Feb high
5wet days
61score
Puntarenas
·Questions

San José in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit San José?

February scores 65/100 for San José, which we rate as good. Average highs are 25°C with 16 wet days.

How warm is San José in February?

Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 17°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in San José in February?

San José receives about 57 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 16 days.