Cartago weather
At 1:15 PM local time it was drizzle and 20°C (67°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (4.4 mm total). Best months for weather: Jan–Apr. Cartago sits 1437 m (4,715 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 Cartago, Cartago Province, Costa Rica.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 95%
- Rain
- 2.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (4.4 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jan–AprOff season May–Nov
About Cartago weather
Is it raining in Cartago right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 20° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (4.4 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Cartago this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–23° and lows of 15–17°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Cartago lately?
In the past 7 days, Cartago had 4 rainy days and 21.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cartago?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Cartago weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cartago?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cartago is Jan–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 22°C (72°F) in January to 25°C (77°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Cartago?
October is the wettest month, with about 285 mm (11.2 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 70 mm (2.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Cartago?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months