San José weather
At 12:30 PM local time it was drizzle and 24°C (75°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Apr. San José sits 1148 m (3,767 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 San José, San José, Costa Rica.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 94%
- Chance of rain
- 100%
- Rain
- 0.6 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–AprOff season May–Jun, Sep–Oct
About San José weather
Is it raining in San José right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 24° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in San José this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–27° and lows of 16–18°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in San José lately?
In the past 7 days, San José had 4 rainy days and 19.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for San José?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
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–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 San José?
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 San José?
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 San José 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