Nicoya weather
At 1:15 PM local time it was drizzle and 30°C (86°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Apr. Nicoya sits 123 m (404 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 Nicoya, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 52%
- Chance of rain
- 31%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–AprOff season May–Jun, Aug–Oct
About Nicoya weather
Is it raining in Nicoya right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 30° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Nicoya this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–31° and lows of 22–24°. 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 Nicoya lately?
In the past 7 days, Nicoya had 2 rainy days and 9.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nicoya?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Nicoya weather by month
When is the best time to visit Nicoya?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Nicoya is Dec–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jun, Aug–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in October to 33°C (92°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Nicoya?
October is the wettest month, with about 337 mm (13.3 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Nicoya?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F). October is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F).
Does Nicoya have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Nicoya?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C (87°F) and coolest in November at about 28°C (82°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months