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Climate in Uvita, Costa Rica

Playa Uvita on Costa Rica's Pacific coast.
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Uvita climate

Can you enjoy Uvita's warm coast while planning for extreme humidity, long rain, moisture, and road changes?

The prepared snapshot shows 25.8 degrees Celsius, 99 percent humidity, AQI 26, and a warm climate label. SINAC describes Marino Ballena as hot, rainy, and very humid, with a drier season around mid-December to mid-April and a rainy season around mid-April to mid-December. The National Meteorological Institute maintains an automatic Uvita station, so check current official weather and alerts before outdoor plans or a care trip.

High humidity changes cooling, sleep, clothing, mold, books, electronics, medicines, laundry, food storage, and the amount of energy left after a drive. Heavy rain changes beach access, road surfaces, river crossings, drainage, power, and emergency travel. Inspect ventilation, air conditioning, dehumidification, roof, windows, gutters, drainage, septic, water, trees, backup power, internet, cellular coverage, and the road in rainy conditions.

Uvita's outdoor calendar works best with flexible hours and an indoor alternative. Try a park visit at low tide, a shaded town errand, a care route in rain, and an evening return. Keep dry clothing, water, medications, chargers, food, a weather radio, and a plan for several wet days when the beach, boat, or road is not the preferred option.

Living through the seasons

Uvita's prepared snapshot shows 25.8 degrees Celsius, 99 percent humidity, AQI 26, and a warm label. Ventilation, cooling, moisture control, shade, and power matter as much as the temperature.

Overall Comfort
Very Good

3.5 / 5

Average Summer High
82°F

Mild · 82°F

Days Above 90°F
3 days/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Excellent

4.8 / 5

Average Winter Low
76°F / 24°C

Fair

Days Below Freezing
0 days/year

Excellent

Winter Feel
Excellent

4.7 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
82%

Poor

Comfortable Months
2 months

Poor

Solar Exposure
1657 peak sun hrs/yr

Fair

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.9 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
3.6 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Excellent · 3.6 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
Oct, Nov
Toughest Months
Jun, Sep
Heat Risk
Low

Very Good

Drought Risk
Low - Medium (0.2-0.4)
Weather Volatility
Strong

3.8 / 5

Uvita in everyday life

Could Uvita work for you?

What may work well

  • Warm weather, marine life, rainforest, beaches, and a defined dry season create strong outdoor possibilities.
  • The IMN Uvita station, SINAC seasonal information, and official park notices support practical weather planning.

What to think about

  • 99 percent humidity, a long rainy season, mold, mosquitoes, heavy rain, power, roads, drainage, water, and coastal conditions can dominate comfort and cost.
  • A warm current snapshot does not answer how one home handles wet months, sleep, medicines, laundry, cooling, or a hospital trip.

Plan Uvita through the full wet season

  1. Use official weather information

    Check the IMN Uvita station, rain and tide information, park notices, emergency alerts, utility updates, and road conditions before leaving home or scheduling care.

  2. Inspect moisture systems

    Review ventilation, cooling, dehumidification, roof, gutters, windows, drainage, septic, water, trees, mold, power, internet, cellular service, insurance, and repair response.

  3. Practice the wet route

    Drive to groceries, pharmacy, EBAIS, hospital, park, and airport in a safe rainy condition. Note crossings, slopes, low roads, parking, fuel, traffic, and the return.

Questions retirees ask

Is Uvita hot and humid?

The prepared snapshot shows 25.8 degrees Celsius and 99 percent humidity, while SINAC describes the area as hot, rainy, and very humid. Plan for ventilation, cooling, moisture, mold, mosquitoes, power, and wet-season roads.

When is Uvita's rainy season?

SINAC describes a drier season from roughly mid-December to mid-April and a rainy season from roughly mid-April to mid-December. Check the IMN Uvita station and current alerts because daily conditions change.

What should I inspect in a Uvita home?

Check ventilation, air conditioning, dehumidification, roof, windows, gutters, drainage, septic, water, trees, mold, power, internet, cellular service, insurance, road access, and the route to care after rain.

Uvita's climate supports a warm coastal life when the home can manage humidity, rain, mold, drainage, power, water, and road access. Use the IMN station, SINAC seasons, tide and park notices, and an exact home inspection rather than relying on a warm label alone.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

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