Start of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Monteverde in August
Little changes in Monteverde from July: highs stay near 72°F (22°C), lows near 60°F (15°C), and about 6.9 in (175 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 54/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 6.9 in (175 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 84%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 20 min
- Comfort score
- 54/100 · Fair
What August feels like
Highs settle around 72°F (22°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 60°F (15°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 6.9 in (175 mm) across the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 84%.
Plan around August
August sits mid-table; the best months are December – April.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (August – October), which brings about 28.2 in (716 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 58/100 in July to 54/100.
- Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes72°F afternoons
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.9 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Monteverde in August
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Monteverde Cheese Factory
Dairy shop selling cheese and ice cream.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 6.9 in of rain.
Tree House Restaurant
Restaurant built around a fig tree.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter August days.
Curi-Cancha Reserve
Private reserve good for birding.
Don Juan Coffee Tour
Coffee, chocolate and sugarcane farm tour.
Nearby in August
- La Fortuna in August~16 mi · highs 83°F, 7.0 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Manuel Antonio in August~78 mi · highs 83°F, 10.6 in rain · 6°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~381 m to Monteverde's ~1,373 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Monteverde in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Monteverde?
It's middling, scoring 54/100. The best months are December – April, at up to 93. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) and 6.9 in (175 mm) of rain. Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Monteverde in August?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 60°F (15°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Monteverde in August?
Yes: about 6.9 in (175 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 56.8 in (1443 mm).
What should I pack for Monteverde in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (72°F afternoons), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.9 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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