Alajuela weather
At 1:15 PM local time it was drizzle and 26°C (79°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Apr. Alajuela sits 953 m (3,127 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 61%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–AprOff season May–Jun, Sep–Oct
About Alajuela weather
Is it raining in Alajuela right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 26° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Alajuela this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–29° and lows of 18–20°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Alajuela lately?
In the past 7 days, Alajuela had 2 rainy days and 10.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Alajuela?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Alajuela weather by month
When is the best time to visit Alajuela?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Alajuela is Dec–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jun, Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (77°F) in October to 30°C (87°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Alajuela?
October is the wettest month, with about 301 mm (11.9 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 22 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Alajuela?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (87°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). October is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).
Does Alajuela have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jan–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months