San José weather
At 1:15 PM local time it was showers and 28°C (82°F). Real rain for 9 hours (19.7 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Dec–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for San José, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 89%
- Chance of rain
- 100%
- Rain
- 1.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 9 hours (19.7 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May, Sep–Oct
About San José weather
Is it raining in San José right now?
Yes. It’s showers and 28° right now. Real rain for 9 hours (19.7 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in San José this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–29° and lows of 22–23°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in San José lately?
In the past 7 days, San José had 6 rainy days and 18.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for San José?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
San José weather by month
When is the best time to visit San José?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit San José is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May, Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in November to 34°C (93°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in San José?
October is the wettest month, with about 297 mm (11.7 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in San José?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).
Does San José have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Jun, Aug–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Apr 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