The climate in La Fortuna during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
August is in the summer in La Fortuna and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 28.9°C 84°F |
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Nightly temperature | 21.7°C 71.1°F |
Average temperature | 25.3°C 77.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 426 mm 16.8 ins |
Rainy days | 22 days |
Sea temperature | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
Humidity | 87% |
Windspeed | 8.6kph 5 mph |
On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in La Fortuna with around 426mm 16.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in La Fortuna in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | April | 31.8°C 89.2°F |
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Driest month: | March | 81mm 3.2ins |
Sunniest month: | March | 7.3hrs |
Coldest month: | November | 28.2°C 82.8°F |
Wettest month: | July | 462mm 18.2ins |