Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, during August is characterized by an average temperature of 24°C (75°F). Highs can soar to 30°C (87°F), while lows may dip to 20°C (69°F). Typically, the humidity level in La Fortuna throughout August hovers around 85%.
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In August, La Fortuna averages 295 mm (11.6 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 29 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 26 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 3 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 7% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In August, the UV Index in La Fortuna reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | Moderate | Low | ||||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||||