When is the best time to go to Volcán Arenal?

When is the best time to go to Volcán Arenal? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Volcán Arenal are January, February, March, April and December
  • On average, the warmest months are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October
  • The rainiest months are June, July, August and October


Annual weather in Volcán Arenal

For full information about the climate and weather in Volcán Arenal a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 68°F/81°F
5.3in
February 68°F/83°F
3.3in
March 70°F/86°F
3.3in
April 72°F/88°F
3.8in
May 74°F/88°F
12.6in
June 72°F/85°F
16.3in
July 72°F/83°F
19.3in
August 74°F/85°F
16in
September 76°F/86°F
13.9in
October 74°F/85°F
17.3in
November 70°F/83°F
12.4in
December 68°F/81°F
7.6in


Weather and climate in Volcán Arenal

Volcán Arenal enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Volcán Arenal is 85°F (ranging from 81°F in january to 88°F in april). Annual rainfall is 130.9in, with a minimum of 3.3in in march and a maximum of 19.3in in july.
  • In january the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 79°F in average and it rains in january about 5.3in.
  • Between the months of february and april the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 88°F in average.
  • Between may and december the climate is not good, but still OK. The temperature rises to 81°F and it rains in december about 7.6in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Volcán Arenal

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Volcán Arenal: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity



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