Santa Cruz in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Santa Cruz in august 2025
The weather in Santa Cruz in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
very bad weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
74°F
Fog
30% of time
26%
20%
15%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
28%
19%
19%
Weather at 6pm
79°F
Heavy rain
73% of time
12%
10%
4%
Weather at 3am
76°F
28%
22%
20%
19%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Santa Cruz in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Santa Cruz in august.
The climate of Santa Cruz in august is very bad
The weather in august in Santa Cruz is wet (with 21.8in of precipitation over 25 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 19.5in of precipitation over 25 days.
The climate nice here this month. Temperatures are up to 86°F. The minimum is 74°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Santa Cruz is 81°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Santa Cruz in august with a maximum record of 92°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 70°F in 2009. You can plan to have about 19 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 61 of the month.
Day length in Santa Cruz in august is 12:27. The sun rises at 05:33 and sunset is at 18:00.
August: another location in Costa Rica?
If you want to go to Costa Rica in august, there are destinations with better weather than Santa Cruz:
In august, Manzanillo, Parc international La Amistad, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Punta Uva have good weather.
Finally, La Cruz, Puerto Limón, Tamarindo, Tortuguero, Liberia (Guanacaste) and Bananito Sur have a tolerable climate, but better than Santa Cruz.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Santa Cruz in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 92°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 70°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 19 day(s) (61%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 10km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 21.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 25 day(s) (82%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.7in (2020) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.81km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:33 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:27 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Santa Cruz in august 2024:
76°F to 81°F
76°F to 83°F
74°F to 83°F
74°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 88°F
76°F to 79°F
76°F to 83°F
74°F to 81°F
76°F to 86°F
74°F to 86°F
74°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 77°F
74°F to 79°F
74°F to 86°F
76°F to 88°F
74°F to 83°F
74°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Costa Rica in august
Cities near Santa Cruz:
| Belen in august | tolerable weather |
| Nicoya in august | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Barra Honda in august | very bad weather |
| Tamarindo in august | tolerable weather |
| Playa Flamingo (Guanacaste) in august | tolerable weather |
| Hojancha in august | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Palo Verde in august | very bad weather |
| Playa Hermosa in august | tolerable weather |
| Playa Arenillas in august | tolerable weather |
| Sámara in august | bad weather |
| Liberia (Guanacaste) in august | tolerable weather |
| Isla de Chira in august | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Santa Cruz
perfect weather
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Weather data for Santa Cruz in august:
Weather data for Santa Cruz for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Santa Cruz. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Santa Cruz can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Santa Cruz.