When to go · Alajuela
Alajuela in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season)). Across Costa Rica: Humpback whales off Uvita (Aug–Oct); rain most afternoons.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 27°C81°F / 17°C63°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 19
- Crowds
- Medium
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
MixedCosta Rica month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season)). Across Costa Rica: Humpback whales off Uvita (Aug–Oct); rain most afternoons.
Weather in August
- AlajuelaHighs around 27 °C, lows around 17 °C, rain on about 19 daysHighs around 81 °F, lows around 63 °F, rain on about 19 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Costa Rica overall
- Medium
- Prices · Costa Rica overall
- Medium
Costa Rica overall: Humpback whales off Uvita (Aug–Oct); rain most afternoons.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast