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Costa Rica 7-Day Weather Forecast: July 3 to 9, 2025

End of the Week & Into the Weekend

Here’s what we are looking at for the near future weather forecast in Costa Rica. Variable precipitation is expected across Costa Rica as wind patterns and humidity levels shift over the next several days. Today and Friday bring relatively calm conditions with isolated rainfallmanageable conditions that won’t be too disruptive. 

As we move toward the weekend, trade winds will gradually decrease while the atmospheric humidity increases. This sets the stage for more active weather on Saturday and Sunday, mostly in the afternoons. 🌧️

Tropical Wave #13 arrives between Sunday and Monday, but it seems this system is weak and won’t have a significant impact on Costa Rica’s weather.

Early Next Week Improvement

Starting Monday, July 7th, trade winds pick up again and the environmental humidity will gradually decrease. This combination will reduce rainfall likelihood across the country, especially in the North Pacific and Central Valleya nice way to start the new week!

Your Daily Breakdown (next 7-days) 

Mornings

Partly cloudy skies across the country provide good windows for early activities. ⛅

The Caribbean and Northern Zone might see some scattered showers during the early hours, but most areas should start the day on a pleasant note.

Afternoons

The Pacific, Central Valley, and Northern Zone will experience cloudiness and thunderstorms, with the highest frequency between today (Thursday) and Sunday.

The Caribbean maintains partly cloudy skies with rain and showers mainly confined to mountain areas.

Evenings

Cloud cover and rain will affect the Pacific, Central Valley, and Northern Zone, particularly between Thursday and Sunday.

The Caribbean will see ongoing cloudiness with possible scattered showers extending into the evening hours.

Temperature Check

Temperature patterns remain comfortable and consistent across regions, with those refreshingly cool overnight conditions in the Central Valley and Pacific areas.

Central Valley

High: 31° (87.8°) | Low: 15° (59°)

North Pacific

High: 34° (93.2°) | Low: 20° (68°)

Central Pacific

High: 33° (91.4°) | Low: 15° (59°)

South Pacific

High: 33° (91.4°) | Low: 15° (59°)

Caribbean

High: 32° (89.6°) | Low: 20° (68°)

Northern Zone

High: 34° (93.2°) | Low: 17° (62.6°) 

Weather Planner 

Conditions shift from manageable today and Friday to more active weekend weather, then improve again as we head into next week.

  • Today through Friday: Isolated rainfall episodes expected—relatively calm conditions that shouldn’t be too disruptive to most plans.
  • Weekend outlook: More intense and prolonged rainfall expected as humidity increases. Saturday and Sunday will see the most active weather of the period.🌧️
  • Early next week: Conditions improve starting Monday as trade winds increase and humidity drops, particularly benefiting the North Pacific and Central Valley regions.☀️

Regional considerations

  • Caribbean: Maintains the most consistent pattern with mainly mountain rainfall. Coastal and lowland areas remain relatively stable throughout the period.
  • North Pacific & Central Valley: Will see the most noticeable improvement starting Monday as trade winds reduce rainfall likelihood in these regions.
  • Pacific regions: Weekend visitors should expect more active weather Saturday-Sunday, with better conditions returning early next week.

 

This forecast is based on the weekly outlook shared by Costa Rica’s National Meteorological Institute (IMN).