Warmest Cities in Costa Rica

Top 79 cities ranked by warmest cities

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Warmest Cities — Costa Rica

1 Tamarindo 03 81°F

2 Liberia 03 81°F

3 Chacarita 07 80°F

4 Santa Cruz 03 80°F

5 Cañas 03 80°F

6 San José 01 80°F

7 Golfito 07 79°F

8 Puntarenas 07 79°F

9 Pocora 06 79°F

10 Orotina 01 79°F

11 Esparza 07 79°F

12 Desamparados 01 79°F

13 Quepos 07 79°F

14 Corredor 07 79°F

15 Limón 06 78°F

16 Nicoya 03 78°F

17 Guácimo 06 78°F

18 Miramar 07 77°F

19 Siquirres 06 76°F

20 Atenas 01 75°F

21 Mercedes 08 73°F

22 Cariari 06 73°F

23 Tilarán 03 73°F

24 San Rafael Abajo 08 72°F

25 Tejar 08 72°F

26 Santiago 08 72°F

27 Sabalito 07 70°F

28 San Ramón 01 70°F

29 Naranjo 01 70°F

30 Daniel Flores 08 69°F

31 San Isidro 08 69°F

32 Buenos Aires 07 69°F

33 Sarchí 01 69°F

34 San Juan 01 68°F

35 Quesada 01 67°F

36 Turrialba 02 66°F

37 Río Segundo 01 66°F

38 Cot 02 65°F

39 San Juan 08 65°F

40 San Antonio 04 65°F

41 Cartago 02 65°F

42 Ipís 08 65°F

43 Tres Ríos 02 65°F

44 San Pedro 08 65°F

45 San Miguel 08 65°F

46 Purral 08 65°F

47 Guadalupe 08 65°F

48 San Vicente de Moravia 08 65°F

49 San Vicente 08 65°F

50 Curridabat 08 65°F

51 Llorente 04 65°F

52 Paraíso 02 65°F

53 Santo Domingo 04 65°F

54 Alajuela 01 65°F

55 San Francisco 04 65°F

56 Salitrillos 08 65°F

57 San José 08 65°F

58 San Diego 02 65°F

59 Granadilla 08 65°F

60 San Josecito 04 65°F

61 Sabanilla 08 65°F

62 Alajuelita 08 65°F

63 Concepción 02 65°F

64 San Rafael 04 65°F

65 San Rafael Arriba 08 65°F

66 San Juan de Dios 08 65°F

67 Escazú 08 65°F

68 Colima 08 65°F

69 Mercedes Norte 04 65°F

70 Santa Ana 08 65°F

71 Guápiles 06 65°F

72 Calle Blancos 08 65°F

73 San Pablo 04 65°F

74 Heredia 04 65°F

75 Patarrá 08 65°F

76 San Felipe 08 65°F

77 San Rafael 08 65°F

78 Aserrí 08 65°F

79 Colón 08 65°F

The warmest cities in Costa Rica enjoy high average annual temperatures, making them attractive to those who prefer mild winters and plenty of sunshine. Tamarindo leads with an average annual temperature of 81°F.

Warm-climate cities are popular destinations for retirees, winter migrants, and outdoor enthusiasts. They typically offer year-round access to outdoor activities, lower heating costs, and longer growing seasons. Many have seen significant population growth in recent decades.

While warm weather is appealing, these cities may also face challenges including extreme summer heat, higher cooling costs, water scarcity, and vulnerability to hurricanes or other weather events. Many are investing in heat mitigation strategies and sustainable water management.

Did You Know?

1. Tamarindo's average temperature of 81°F means residents enjoy warm weather virtually year-round.
2. The warmest U.S. cities are concentrated in southern Florida, Hawaii, and the desert Southwest.
3. Warm-climate cities have seen the fastest population growth in the U.S. over the past two decades, driven by retirees and remote workers.

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